Charter of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
 Flag of the OIC | |
| Signed | 25 August 1969 |
|---|---|
| Location | Rabat, Morocco |
| Effective | 4 March 1972 |
| Signatories | Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OIC Council of Foreign Ministers |
| Parties | 57 |
| Depositary | Intergovernmental |
| Citations | OIC charter chapter I—XVIII |
| Languages | Arabic, English, French |
The Charter of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, commonly known as OIC Charter, is the foundational
intergovernmental organization founded in 1969. The charter was formally signed on 25 September 1969 by the 57 member states, including 5 observer states.[2] However, it was revised by the 11th summit held in Dakar, Senegal on 14 March 2008.[3]
OIC charter determines the role of
General Secretariat, one independent commission, and the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, including the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers and Islamic summit.[4][5]
It outlines guidelines, principles, policies and procedures of the entire OIC and its associated members and organs.
Summary
The charter consists of 39 articles grouped into 18 chapters. Each chapter determine different roles and purpose of the whole OIC and its mission in the Muslim world while articles address respective chapters within the framework of the OIC.
- security.
- Chapter II organise 57 member and provides membership to the non-member states with Muslim majority registered with the United Nations. It also grant observer status to its associated member states.
- General Secretariat
- policymakingand formulation.
- Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperationto implement the decisions.
- Standing Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH). Standing Committees, according to the chapter VI shall be attended by kings and heads of state and the governmentof the member states.
- Chapter VII maintains Executive Committee which consists minister of foreign affairs.
- Chapter VIII sets rules for the meeting attended by the Committee of Permanent Representatives
- International Islamic Court of Justice
- Chapter X regulates the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission
- Chapter XI regulates the General Secretariat and determines the role of secretary general
- Chapter XII establishes subsidiaries, specialized institutions, and approves the status of affiliated organisation.
- Chapter XIII determines the role of specialized and affiliated institutions within the framework of chapter XIII.
- Chapter XIV regulates the cooperation in the member states and the OIC
- Chapter XV maintains world peace and international security. The organisation is entitled to play its role in disputed territory in the Muslim world.
- Chapter XVI regulates budget and finance of the whole organization and its subsidiaries, specialized as well as affiliated institutions.
- Chapter XVII regulates rules of procedure and voting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers and Islamic summits.
- Chapter XVIII maintains a friendly environment between the OIC and member states for its objectives and functions, in addition to maintaining withdrawal of membership. Under this chapter, a member states may present a proposal for adoption of new amendments.[6]
References
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- ^ "From Rep. of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs". Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ "The Organization of Islamic Cooperation". tihek.gov.tr. 2022-02-08. Archived from the original on 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
- ^ "Organization of Islamic Cooperation". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 1969-09-25. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
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- ^ "Charter". Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. 1969-09-25. Retrieved 2022-02-05.