The Istanbul Declaration

The Istanbul declaration of the 16th Session of the PUIC Conference Istanbul – Republic of Turkey 6 Jamad ul Awwal, 1443h 10 December, 2021

PUIC Bulletin No. 27 Winter 2021

PNC Calls on World Parliaments about the Crimes of the Israeli Occupation

The Palestinian National Council (PNC) called on the Parliamentary unions and assemblies in the world to put pressure on the governments of their countries to take the necessary urgent measures to stop the crimes and aggression of the occupying power state and settler terrorist organizations against Palestinian civilians, including drawing up regulations preventing terrorist settlers from entering the countries of those parliaments, and prosecuting them for their crimes.

Secretary General Condoles with the Speaker of Malaysia

H.E. the PUIC Secretary General, Mr. Mouhamed Khouraichi Niass, expressed his utmost sadness for the news of the torrential rains which flooded eight Malaysian states, recently, including the state of Selangor, resulting in the death and injury of several people.

Speech of Prof. Mustafa Şentop at the Inaugural Session of the PUIC 16th Conference

His Excellency Professor Dr. Mustafa Şentop, President of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Turkey, and President of the 16th Session of the PUIC Conference delivered his Speech at the opening ceremony of the 16th Session of the PUIC Conference held in Istanbul - Turkey - on December 10, 2021. This is the text of the speech:

Speech of PUIC Secretary General at the Inaugural Ceremony in Dolmabahçe Palace

His Excellency Mr. Mouhamed Khouraichi Niass, the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC) delivered a speech at the Opening Session of the 16th Conference of the Union, which was held in Istanbul - Turkey - on December 10, 2021. Following is the text of the speech:

Speech of H.E. Alassane Bala Sakandé, Speaker of the Burkina Faso Parliament at the PUIC 16th Conference

H.E. Mr. Sayouba Ouedraogo, Chairman of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights at the National Assembly of Burkina Faso delivered the speech on behalf of the Speaker of the Assembly and President of the PUIC 15th Conference, H.E. Mr. Alassane Bala Sakandé, ISTANBUL- REPUBLIC OF TURKEY, 6 Jumadul Awwal, 1443H10 December, 2021

President Erdogan: Al-Quds is the Common Cause of the Entire Islamic World

Addressing the 16th Session of the PUIC Conference, President Erdoğan said: “Al-Quds is the cause of not only a handful of brave Muslims in Palestine, but it is the common cause of the entire Islamic world. Defending Al-Quds means defending the humanity; embracing Al-Quds means embracing the law and rights, peace, justice and civilization.”

16th Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC)

Istanbul- Republic of Turkey 9-10 December 2021

Turkey's President Erdogan Inaugurates PUIC 16th Conference

The inaugural Session of the 16th PUIC Conference began with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. The Session was graced by the presence of H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Turkey, and attended by their Excellencies the Speakers of Parliaments participating in the Conference.

PUIC Participates in League of Parliamentarians for AL-Quds Conference

The Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC) participated in the 4th Conference of the League of Parliamentarians for Al-Quds, which was held in Ankara- Republic of Turkey, on 30 November – 1 December 2021.

PUIC Secretary General Condemns the Bloody, Terrorist Attack in Mali

A passenger bus was the target of a terrorist attack in Central Mali, on Friday 3 December, 2021, which victimized scores of civilian passengers who were in route to a local market place.

The Consultative Meeting of the Islamic Group: Adoption of the Cause of Palestine in the Emergency Items of the IPU Assembly

H.E. Mr. Mouhamed Khouraichi Niass, the PUIC Secretary General, accompanied by H.E. Ambassador Ali Asghar Mohammadi Sijani, Deputy Secretary General, participated in the 143rd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), whose proceedings took place in the Spanish Capital, Madrid, on 26-30 November 2021.

PNC on Palestinian People International Solidarity Day: Palestinian Rights are Confirmed, Inalienable and will not go away

The whole world and the Palestinian people salute the International Solidarity Day with the Palestinian people. The day falls annually on November 29, pursuant to United Nations General Assembly Resolution No. (32/40/b) of December 2, 1977.

Secretary General Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Uganda

H.E. Mr. Mouhamed Khouraichi Niass, the PUIC Secretary General expressed his condemnation of the terrorist actions which the State of Uganda has witnessed recently, and resulted in dead and injured people.

Secretary General Congratulates Jordanian Speaker

H.E. the PUIC Secretary General Mr. Mouhamed Khouraichi Niass, expressed sincere congratulations to H.E. Mr. Abdul Karim al-Daghmi, on the occasion of his election as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Hasehmite Kingdom of Jordan.

Secretary General Congratulates OIC Secretary General

H.E. the PUIC Secretary General offered sincere congratulation to H.E. Ambassador Hussein Ibrahim Taha on the occasion of his assuming, on 17 November, 2021, his mission, as OIC Secretary General.

Secretary General Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Burkina Faso

The State of Burkina Faso witnessed on Sunday 14th November 2021, a terrorist attack resulting in (32) deaths, including (28) soldiers, in the village of Inata, in the northern Burkina Faso.