OIC condemns Nauru's decision to open embassy in Jerusalem

Key facts

• The OIC condemned Nauru's decision to open an embassy in occupied Jerusalem.
• The OIC stated Jerusalem is an integral part of Palestinian territory occupied in 1967.
• The OIC considers Nauru's action illegal under international law and UN Security Council Resolutions 476 and 478 of 1980.
• The OIC urged Nauru and other countries to reverse decisions to move embassies to occupied Jerusalem.
• The OIC called for contributions to international efforts toward a two-state solution.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned the Republic of Nauru’s decision to open its embassy in occupied Jerusalem. The 57-member organization emphasized that Jerusalem is an integral part of the Palestinian territory occupied in 1967. The OIC stated that Nauru’s action is illegal under international law and relevant UN resolutions, specifically citing Security Council Resolutions 476 and 478 of 1980. The OIC renewed its call on Nauru and other countries that have relocated their embassies to occupied Jerusalem or announced similar intentions to reverse these illegal decisions. The organization urged these nations to contribute to international efforts toward peace based on the two-state solution, in line with relevant resolutions of international legitimacy.