tiality of promoting and consolidating the unity and solidarity among the Member States in securing their common interests at the international arena; adhere our commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter, the present Charter and International Law; preserve and promote the lofty Islamic values ​​of peace, compassion, tolerance, equality, justice and human dignity; endeavour to work for revitalizing Islam s pioneering role in the world while ensuring sustainable development, progress and prosperity for the peoples of Member States; enhance and strengthen the bond of unity and solidarity among the Muslim peoples and Member States; respect, safeguard and defend the national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all Member States; contribute to international peace and security, understanding and dialogue among civilizations, cultures and religions and promote and encourage friendly relations and good neighbourliness, mutual respect and cooperation; promote human rights and fundamental freedoms, good governance, rule of law, democracy and accountability in Member States in accordance with their constitutional and legal systems ; promote confidence and encourage friendly relations, mutual respect and cooperation between Member States and other States; foster noble Islamic values ​​concerning moderation, tolerance, respect for diversity, preservation of Islamic symbols and common heritage and to defend the universality of Islamic religion; advance the acquisition and popularization of knowledge in consonance with the lofty ideals of Islam to achieve intellectual excellence; promote cooperation among Member States to achieve sustained socioeconomic development for effective integration in the global economy, in conformity with the principles of partnership and equality; preserve and promote all aspects related to environment for present and future generations; respect the right of self-determination and non-interference in the domestic affairs and to respect sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of each Member State; support the struggle of the Palestinian people, who are presently under foreign occupation, and to empower them to attain their inalienable rights, including the right to self-determination, and to establish their sovereign state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, while safeguarding its historic and Islamic character, and the holy places therein; safeguard and promote the rights of women and their participation in all spheres of life, in accordance with the laws and legislation of Member States; create conducive conditions for sound upbringing of Muslim children and youth, and to inculcate in them Islamic values ​​through education for strengthening their cultural, social, moral and ethical ideals; assist Muslim minorities and communities outside the Member States to preserve their dignity, cultural and religious identity; uphold the objectives and...
