FINAL COMMUNIQUE OF THE ELEVENTH SESSION OF THE ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE
(SESSION OF THE MUSLIM UMMAH IN 21ST CENTURY)

DAKAR - REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL
6-7 RABIUL AWWAL, 1429 H
(13-14 MARCH 2008)

135. The Conference commended the major role undertaken by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) to reinforce Economic and Trade Cooperation among Member States. Furthermore, it welcomed the plans of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and supported it as the principal representative of the private sector in OIC Member States with regards to values, Halal, and quality control. The Conference, likewise, expressed its appreciation for the pioneering leadership of the Chamber's Chairman. Furthermore, the Conference underlines the urgent need for the speedy implementation of the Chamber's Plan of Action to consolidate economic and trade cooperation among Member States. It urged all Muslim governments to facilitate the procedures in activating its mechanisms.




RESOLUTIONS ON ECONOMIC AFFAIRS ADOPTED BY THE THIRTY-FIFTH SESSION OF THE COUNCIL OF FOREIGN MINISTERS
(SESSION OF PROSPERITY AND DEVELOPMENT)
KAMPALA, REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
14-16 JAMADIUL THANI 1429H
(18-20 JUNE 2008)

RESOLUTION NO. 7/35-E THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HALAL STANDARD
(Extracts)

3. Commends the ongoing efforts to develop an OIC Halal Standards, in particular regarding certification and accreditation among OIC Member States.

4. Welcomes the contribution of RM15 million by the Government of Malaysia over the next 3 years for the funding support of the operating cost of The International Halal Integrity Alliance, a non-profit organisation with the objective to promote and enhance international collaboration amongst national halal authorities...