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A CALL FOR A TURKISH-ISLAMIC UNION

The Ultimate Goa
The Ultimate Goal: l:
Developing the Islamic World
Developing the Islamic World
One of the Islamic world's most serious problems is its

general underdevelopment. Therefore, one of the Turkish Is-
lamic Union's priorities must be to develop the Islamic world
by supporting the poorer countries and resolving their eco-
nomic problems. This can be done by fighting poverty,—en-
couraging new investments, creating jobs,—achieving law and
order throughout society, removing economic injustice and
guaranteeing social justice, and strengthening international as

well as regional cooperation and dialogue.
Problems and tensions within the Islamic world caused
by financial inequality must be reduced. A union and cooper-
ation between Muslim nations in the economic, political, and,
most importantly, the cultural arenas will enable the underde-
veloped nations to advance rapidly. Moreover, those that have
the necessary infrastructure in place will be enabled to maxi-
mize their productivity. Such a union will benefit economic
growth and scientific and technological development.

Economic growth will increase investment in science and
technology, and technological advancements will fuel further
economic growth. Economic development will raise educa-
tional standards, and society will develop in many ways.
Under the umbrella of the Turkish Islamic Union, individuals
will be able to travel freely without the obstacles of visas or
borders, and a system of free trade and enterprise will drive

the Islamic world's rapid growth and development.
This development will naturally result in the Islamic
world's modernization and reaching the standards found in
the developed world. While Islam's economic principles di-

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