Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI) Bambang Soesatyo read out the Bandung Declaration document during the conclusion of the conference.
The seven points of the Bandung Declaration are elucidated herewith.
First, delegates of the conference agreed on MPR RI's proposal for the establishment of the Forum for the World Consultative Assembly, Shura Council, Syuyukh Council or Other Similar Parliamentary Institution as part of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States (PIUC), with the aim of creating world order based on independence, eternal peace, and social justice.
Second, the Palestine question will remain a central issue of the forum and Muslims until the achievement of independence and self-determination rights for the Palestinian people and the establishment of an independent Palestine, with Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the international law.
Third, to achieve the goals as referred to in points 1 and 2, the conference agreed on the establishment of the Forum for World Consultative Assembly, Shura Council, Syuyukh Council or Other Similar Parliamentary Institutions within PIUC in accordance with their respective authority, especially in relation to consultations and cooperation to address global challenges that become a common concern, such as humanity, natural resources, environment, justice, women's role, and the younger generation.
Fourth, observing the dynamics of global developments that may lead to complex multidimensional problems in each country, active participation and support from all sides are needed, including those from the Forum for the World Consultative Assembly, Shura Council, Syuyukh Council or Other Similar Parliamentary Institutions in accordance with the commitment to Dasasila Bandung (Bandung Ten Principles), and the United Nations Charter.
Fifth, the conference agreed to set up a working committee comprising the founders of the forum by coordinating with the MPR RI leadership and the PUIC Secretariat General to formulate the vision, mission, code of conduct, working program, and qualifications for the forum's membership. The working committee will later deliver a report of its jobs to the next meeting of the forum.
Sixth, the conference commended and expressed gratitude to MPR RI for its initiative to set up the Forum for World Consultative Assembly, Shura Council, Syuyukh Council or Other Similar Parliamentary Institution as a forum among other PIUC forums. The next meeting of this forum will be held along with other activities of PUIC.
Seventh, delegates of the conference congratulated the Republic of Indonesia on its G20 presidency this year and expressed optimism that it would be successful in performing the duty.
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Translator: Fauzi, Suharto
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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