CONAKRY (PIC)– Algeria has confirmed its full support for the Palestinian people’s right to restore their land and declare Palestine an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.
During the 40th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Conakry Algerian Minister Delegate for Maghreb and African Affairs Madjid Bougherra has called for intensifying efforts and developing practical plans for the support of the Palestinian people’s struggle.
He said that this session came in the wake of serious challenges facing the Islamic Nation due to internal conflicts and instability calling on OIC to intensify its efforts and to develop its partnership with international and regional organizations.
He pointed out that the Palestinian cause was the main cause for OIC’s establishment considering the continued Israeli occupation and Judaization policy a real threat to the entire Islamic nation and to the organization.
“Holding a special session on Jerusalem reflects our will to protect the holy city and its religious and cultural heritage” he said.
