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Muslim nations at crossroads of their destiny: Musharraf
Putrajaya (Malaysia), Oct 15: Observing that Muslim countries are at the crossroads of their destiny, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today asked them to choose between extremism and economic growth to solve their problems.
Putrajaya (Malaysia), Oct 15: Observing that
Muslim countries are at the crossroads of their destiny,
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today asked them to choose
between extremism and economic growth to solve their problems.
"We have to decide whether militancy, extremism and
confrontation will lead us to our emancipation or a focus on
our socio-economic well being will benefit us," Musharraf told
the OIC business forum organised alongside the organisation of
Islamic Conference Summit here.
He said "Muslim countries are at the crossroads of
future destiny. Politically we find ourselves at the Centre of
most conflicts and disputes. The aftermath of the September 11
incident has placed Muslims in a greater dilemma."
Musharraf also called for economic reforms and greater
trade ties among the 57 countries of the grouping.
Sub-groupings of Muslim countries such as ECO, GCC,
Arab Maghreb Union must be made more active. Besides, they
should also benefit from their involvement with groupings such
as Asean, Saarc, African Union, CIS and European Union, he
said.
Bureau Report