Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen strongly deplored renewed wave of suicide bombings and violent attacks resulting in civilian casualties, and physical damage in Islamic Republic of Afghanistan prior to the 2nd meeting of the Kabul Process scheduled to take place on 28 February 2018. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Al-Othaimeen stated that "there can be no justification for any violent action and killing under the pretext of Holy Quran and Islam, adding that those who perpetrate suicide attacks against civilians do not represent the faith of Islam." The OIC Secretary General recited the resolution of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC endorsed by the Islamic Summit of the Heads of State and Government that "Calls on Member States of the OIC and the international community to support the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned inclusive peace and reconciliation process to reach a political solution based on the principles of renunciation of violence, cutting ties with all terrorists groups, preserving Afghanistan's democratic achievements and respecting the Afghan Constitution for a peaceful, stable and democratic Afghanistan. Dr. Al-Othaimeen appealed to all Member States and their institutions "to spare no efforts in helping the Afghan National Unity Government at this crucial time, considering that the success of the government will raise hopes to lasting peace, stability and economic prosperity for the country." Al-Othaimeen also highlighted Council of Foreign Ministers' Resolution "urging all OIC Member States and the International Community to lend support for the Government of Afghanistan in its fight against terrorism and encourage all Muslim scholars to unanimously and strongly condemn terrorism, through fatwas, preaching and holding international events."
