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A CALL FOR A TURKISH-ISLAMIC UNION
with other coun-
tries or civilizations,
and cooperate with
the global community
and the UN on such is-
sues as controlling
weapons of mass destruc-
tion, terrorism, interna-
tional crime, and the environ-
ment.
6- Deal with the minority
rights of Christians and Jews, as
well as foreigners who migrate
to Islamic countries, consider
their safety a priority, and ap-
proach people of all faiths and
ideas with love and compas-
sion.
7- Seek fair and peaceful
solutions to end conflicts be-
tween the non-Muslims and
Muslims in Palestine, Kashmir, the
southern Philippines, and other re-
gions. It must defend the rights of Muslims as well as prevent
radical Islamic movements from driving the situation to into a
dead-end.
Such a rational, considered, and just leadership will ben-
efit the 1.5 billion Muslims who are struggling with so many
problems, as well as all humanity at large. A Turkish-Islamic
Union founded upon Qur'anic principles will enable human-
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