Islamic Conference Tehran, Iran - Monday December 22, 2003

Saudi Press Agency ^ | December 20, 2003 | Saudi Press Agency

[bd476]

"Tehran, Dec 20, SPA -- An Islamic conference will be held in Tehran on Monday, Dec 22, with the participation of more than 80 Islamic dignitaries."

"The participants of the two-day conference will review a number of topics including the developments of the situation in Palestine, Iraq and Afghanistan, in addition to the new world order and the cultural challenges that face the Muslim world.

--SPA"

"1355 Local Time

1055 GMT"

[bd476]

Wouldn't it be interesting to hear this discussion.

[11B3]

"New World Order"? I think they know who that is. AMERICA.

[My Dog Likes Me]

A meeting on December 22? I hope they have their Christmas shopping all done.

[truth_seeker]

In public they will boast and threaten and complain.

In private they will sulk over getting smacked into their proper places.

Witness Afghanistan, Iraq, now Libya. And how Saudi Arabia has come around to a big degree.

American diplomacy HAS WORKED. They know it is a matter of FACT to cooperate OR ELSE.

[tkathy]

Wonder how many murders each "Islamic dignitary" is responsible for?

[bd476]

Their definition of terrorism must lose something in the translation. Here's an update:

Terror and Iraq top GCC summit

Monday 22 December 2003, 10:55 Makka Time, 7:55 GMT

(excerpt)

Islamic groups warn of a return of colonialism to the Gulf Islamic groups have urged Gulf Arab leaders meeting in Kuwait to introduce drastic political reforms and oppose the presence of US military bases in the region.

Amid tight security, leaders of the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council opened their annual summit in Kuwait on Sunday for two days of talks.

"Our view on reforms calls for upgrading the pace of popular participation in the government and resources without delay to achieve a real Shura (consultation) system that guarantees peaceful rotation of power," the Kuwaiti-based Islamic Constitutional Movement (ICM) said.

"Serious reform can be achieved... by combating political, moral and financial corruption in government agencies and society without discrimination," the ICM said in a statement.

The Salaf Movement, another Islamic group, warned the leaders of the six-nation GCC of the return of colonialism to the region, in reference to the presence of US troops in Iraq.

"The worst matter faced by states and people of the region is the return of colonialism, and losing their independence and sovereignty under the pretext of providing protection," the movement's secretary general Hakim al-Mutairi said.

"The most serious aspect of this colonialism is the presence of permanent foreign military bases which now encircle the Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf from all sides," al-Mutairi added in a statement.

Peaceful political reforms

He urged the oil-rich states to strengthen their military capabilities to be able to protect their nations to rid the region of the foreign military presence.

"The most serious aspect of this colonialism is the presence of permanent foreign military bases which now encircle the Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf from all sides..."

Aljazeera.Net: Terror and Iraq top GCC summit

[EQAndyBuzz]

One thing I can tell you they are NOT discussing. How to infuse a large amount of cash into Joe Lieberman's campaign.

[observer5]

"80 Islamic dignitaries."

Right target evironment! Get en all in one shot, will save millions in taxpayer money!

[baltodog]

....after which all 80 dignitaries enjoyed a free concert by Ted Nugent....
....enjoyed motivational speakers Jerry Farwell and Pat Robertson.....
....and learned a little bit about themselves by attending one-on-one encounters with Dr. Phil and Dr. Ruth......