Mahathir said the meeting would develop strategies to confront violations against the Islamic world, including Israel’s aggression against Palestinians. The gathering, scheduled for December 18-21, will focus on sovereignty, integrity and good governance, culture and identity, justice and freedom, security and defence, trade and investment and technology and internet governance.
“The five countries will be pioneering the beginning of broader Islamic cooperation that includes several fields facing the Islamic world,” Mahathir said.
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad said a mini-Islamic summit in Kuala Lumpur would include Malaysia, Qatar, Indonesia, Turkey and Pakistan but exclude Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Bahrain, Syria and Jordan.
CAIRO - Malaysia is to host an Islamic summit but it will not include six of the most prominent Muslim countries, raising questions about the political vision of the organisation.
