The Seventeenth Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (COMCEC); held in Istanbul, 18-21October 2001;

 A. Economic Measures in Support of Palestine

 Recalling the resolutions adopted by Islamic Summits in support of the Palestinian people,

 Recalling also the previous resolutions adopted earlier by the Standing Committee at Ministerial Meetings and at meetings of other committees,

 Recalling Further the resolutions adopted by the 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers in support of Palestine,

 Noting with great interest the role played by the Palestine National Authority in the Palestinian Self-rule regions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, with a view to improving the living conditions of the Palestinian people and building up the national economy,
 

1. Expresses deep appreciation for the assistance extended by some Member States and OIC relevant bodies.

2. Commends the efforts made by the Palestine National Authority in the Palestinian Self-Rule regions in order to
    reconstruct what occupation had destroyed, as well as the efforts exerted to build up and consolidate the
    Palestinian national economy.

3. Expresses great appreciation for the assistance provided by some Member States to the Palestinian people in
    order to build up the national economy in the Palestinian Self-Rule regions in the West Bank and the Gaza-Strip.

4. Urges the speedy granting of the required and approved assistance by the concerned Member States and OIC
    bodies, with a view to helping the Palestine National Authority and the Palestinian people in the building up of
    the national economy and the consolidation of their national institutions.

5. Reaffirms the previous resolutions advocating the provision of all forms of support and assistance as well as
    economic, technical, material and moral assistance in support of the Palestinian people and the Palestine
    National Authority and Urges that preferential treatment be accorded to Palestinian products as regards
    importation and exemption of taxes and customs duties.

6. Urges businessmen and investors of Member States to contribute to the implementation of economic, industrial,
    agricultural and housing projects in the Palestinian Self-Rule regions, with a view to building up the national
    economy and enabling the Palestine National Authority and its national institutions to implement their
    development programmes, during the coming transitional period, in the various economic, social and health
    fields.

7. Appeals to Member States, in view of the obstacles raised by Israel in the face of the Palestinian labour force, to
   provide work opportunities to this Palestinian labour force, with a view to enhancing the socio-economic status of
   the Palestinian people and putting an end to unemployment.

8. Urges the Member States to conclude bilateral agreements with the Palestine Liberation Organization and its
    National Authority in the economic, commercial and social field, with a view to enhancing the socio-economic
    status of the Palestinian people on their national soil.

9. Requests the OIC Secretary General to pursue his efforts aimed at implementing the previous resolutions
    adopted in support of the State of Palestine and submit a progress report there on to the next COMCEC
    Session.

B. The Economic Consequences of the Recent Developments in the Palestinian Territories Occupied by Israel
 

1. Condemns the recent, Israeli aggressions reflected in the occupation of Palestinian territories in defiance of
    signed international agreements, all forms of aggression, the violation of Islamic and Christian holy places, that
    severely damage the infrastructure and Palestinian human and economic resources. Calls for the immediate and
    total withdrawal and an end to aggression which will reactivate Palestinian economy.

2. Decides to invite all Member States and OIC institutions to take all prompt measures to extend immediate
    assistance to establish a sound and independent Palestinian national economy.

 C.   Assistance to Lebanon

Noting with grave concern and deep distress the repeated Israeli aggressions against Lebanon and its civilian population, the wounding of innocent citizens, and the shelling of the infrastructure causing sufferings and great damage,

Reaffirming that Lebanon is entitled to compensation for the human casualties, the material damage and considerable economic loss it sustained as a result of repeated Israeli aggressions and constant threats ensuing in the mass displacement of the innocent civilian population, living at present under precarious conditions and creating stiffling social pressure,

Realizing the extent of Lebanon’s urgent need for financing the reconstruction process, repairing the infrastructure and restoring the economic and social sectors,
 

1. Strongly Condemns Israel for its continuous occupation of parts of South Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley and
    denounces the ongoing Israeli aggressions against its territory and people;

2. Condemns  the recent Israeli aggressions that targeted civilians, the infrastructure and the economic
    establishments in Lebanon, followed by grave and outrageous Israeli threats;

3. Expresses its deep appreciation for the assistance provided by some Member States and concerned organs of
    the OIC;

4. Reaffirms the previous resolutions requesting financial, economic and humanitarian assistance to Lebanon;

5. Reiterates the appeal made by the 22nd Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers of the OIC, held in Casablanca
    (Morocco) on 8-9/ Canoun 1/94, calling upon the International Community to generously contribute to the
    International Fund for  the reconstruction of Lebanon;

6. Appeals again to OIC Member States and all regional and international organizations to provide all forms of
   urgent assistance to Lebanon, financial and in kind, so that it may reconstruct what Israeli aggressions have
   destroyed and strengthen the steadfastness of the Lebanese citizens in the regions still occupied by Israel,

7. Requests the Secretary General to follow-up the matter and report thereon to the next COMCEC Session.

 D.   Economic Assistance to the Republic of Albania

Recalling relevant resolutions of the   Islamic Summit Conference, 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and 16th Session of the COMCEC
 

1. Expresses deep appreciation for the assistance extended by some Member States and OIC relevant bodies.

2. Expresses its strong support to the people of Albania beset by major economic difficulties at the present phase
    of their transition towards a market economy.

3. Urges OIC Member States, Islamic Institutions and International Organizations to grant generous economic
    assistance to Albania so that the Government of Albania may successfully implement its development
    programme.

4. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and report to the next COMCEC Session.

 E.   Economic Measures in Support of Uganda

Recalling relevant resolutions of the 9th Islamic Summit, 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and the 16th Session of the COMCEC.
 

1.  Invites Member States, Islamic institutions and international organizations to grant urgent financial and
    economic assistance to Uganda so that it may cope with the refugee problems and other related consequences
    as well as implement its economic, social and cultural programmes.

2. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and report to the next COMCEC Session.

 F.   Economic Measures in Support of Afghanistan

Recalling earlier resolutions of the 9th Islamic Summit, 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and the 16th session of the COMCEC;

Recalling further the final communique of the 9th extraordinary session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Doha on 10th October 2001;

Noting the extra-ordinarily grave situation prevailing in Afghanistan:
 

1. Recognizes that Afghanistan is on the verge of a great human tragedy and the impending humanitarian
    catastrophe calls for immediate, emergency relief measures;

2. Urges the Member States and Islamic institutions to extend urgent and substantial assistance to the people of
    Afghanistan;

3. Commends those Member States that have already provided assistance to the people of Afghanistan;

4. Expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the OIC member states for their generous contribution to the newly
    formed OIC Fund for the welfare of Afghan refugees pouring into the neighbouring countries.

5. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and report to the next COMCEC session.

 
G.   Economic Measures in Support of the Republic of Somalia

 Expresses its deep appreciation  for the creation of a fund for the Afghan people by the 9th extraordinary session of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
 

1.  Expresses appreciation for the assistance extended by some Member States and OIC relevant bodies.

2. Urges OIC Member States, to provide material and other assistance on an emergency basis to Somalia.

3.  Commends those Member States that have already provided aid and assistance to the people of Somalia.

4. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and report to the next COMCEC Session.

 H. Economic Assistance to the Kyrgyz Republic

 Recalling relevant Resolution 9th Islamic Summit Conference, 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and 16th Session of the COMCEC.

 Expressing its understanding of the situation which has arisen in the Kyrgyz Republic after attainment of independence and sovereignty;

 Taking into consideration the economic difficulties of the transitional period to the free market economy;
 

1.  Expresses deep appreciation for the assistance extended by some Member States and OIC relevant bodies.

2.  Appeals to all Muslims and Islamic financial institutions to be generous and to contribute to the process of
    overcoming the economic difficulties experienced by Kyrgyz Republic either on bilateral basis or through
    multilateral and regional organisations so as to enable Kyrgyz Republic to fulfil its economic programme.

3.  Appeals also to the Islamic Development Bank to increase its financial and technical assistance to Kyrgyz
    Republic.

4. Requests the secretary general to follow up this matter and to report to the next COMCEC Session.

I. Economic Measures in Support of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Recalling resolutions adopted by the Islamic Summit Conference and Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers expressing  support and assistance to the Republic of Azerbaijan;

Referring to the Relevant UN Security Council Resolutions;
 

1.  Strongly condemns continuous aggression by the Republic of  Armenia against the Republic of Azerbaijan
     resulting in the occupation of the fifth of its territory and in one million of refugees and displaced Azeri people.

2.  Reaffirms its support of the sovereignty and territorial the integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan and full solidarity
     of the Member States of the OIC with the government and people of Azerbaijan at this grave and very critical
     time of the country’s history.

3.  Recognizes the need to reinforce concrete solidarity of the OIC Member States with the government and people
     of Azerbaijan.

4. Welcomes and appreciates the assistance extended by the OIC member states and relevant bodies, United
    Nations institutions and international organizations.

5.  Appeals to the Member States and Islamic institutions to make available to the Government of Azerbaijan the
    much needed economic and humanitarian assistance with a view to alleviating the sufferings of the Azeri people.

6. Calls upon the international organizations to continue to grant humanitarian, financial and economic assistance
    to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

7. Requests the Secretary General to follow-up the matter and submit a report thereon to the next COMCEC
    Session.

J. Economic Measures in Support of Bosnia-Herzegovina

 Guided by the principles and objectives of the Charter of the Organization of the Islamic Conference emphasizing the common goals and destiny of the peoples of the Islamic Ummah and their commitment to the consolidation of international peace and security.

 Recalling the previous resolutions adopted by the OIC expressing its Members’ full solidarity with the Government and people of Bosnia-Herzegovina who were victims of the brutal aggression by the Serbs.

 Taking also into account the resolutions adopted by the Extraordinary Sessions of the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on the situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina, held in Istanbul and Jeddah and followed by the Special Ministerial Meeting held in Islamabad as well as the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th,28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers, Ninth Islamic Summit Conference and 16th Session of the COMCEC.

 Expressing its appreciation for the work of the Assistance Mobilization Group for Bosnia-Herzegovina, formed in 1995 during the Kuala Lumpur meeting of the OIC Contact Group Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense towards providing humanitarian and economic assistance for concrete rehabilitation and reconstruction projects in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
 

1.   Expresses deep appreciation for the assistance extended by Member States and OIC relevant bodies. It also
      stresses the importance of the continuation of the activities undertaken by the OIC Assistance Mobilization
      Group and noted with appreciation the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s special programme to
      assist the private sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

2.   Commends the contributions of the OIC Member States at the Donors Conference for the Rehabilitation of
      Bosnia which was held in Brussels in April 1996.

3.   Appeals to Member States, Islamic institutions and other donors to make generous donations as well as
     provide financial aid to enable the early implementation of the IDB programme aimed at providing humanitarian
     assistance to the Government and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the reconstruction of the country.

4.   Expresses its appreciation for the assistance provided by the OIC Member States and for the commendable
      efforts of those Islamic and other international humanitarian bodies in providing relief and assistance to the
      victims of the aggression in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

5.   Urges the International Community to take efficient measures to ensure the rehabilitation and reconstruction of
      Bosnia and Herzegovina.

6.   Demands that the sovereignty, territorial integrity and the political independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina be
      safeguarded and protected along its internationally recognized borders, and support the Federation of Bosnia
      and Herzegovina, which is open for the participation of the Bosnian Serbs and which represents a solid basis
      for a just and lasting solution by being a catalyst for restoring confidence among its peoples.

7.   Requests the OIC Member States, at the same time members of the Peace Implementation Council in Bosnia
      and Herzegovina and its Coordination Committee to seek directing the biggest part of international assistance
      for reconstruction of Bosnia to the regions inhabited by Muslims of Bosnia.

8. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and report to the next COMCEC Session.

K.    Assistance to the Republic of Guinea

 Recalling earlier resolutions of the 9th Islamic Summit Conference, 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and 16th Session of the COMCEC.

 Considering the role played by the Republic of Guiena, within the framework of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, to establish peace and ensure stability in some Member States, victims of armed conflicts.

 Considering that the presence of a huge number of refugees from Liberia and Sierra Leone constitutes and unbearable burden for the economy of the Republic of Guinea,

 Gravely concerned by the repeated aggressions against the Republic of Guinea on its borders with Liberia and Sierra Leone, ensuing in loss of human lives, serious material damage and extensive displacement of the population within Guinea,

 Considering  the Declaration issued on 13 September 2000 by the UN Security Council, condemning these aggressions,

 Considering the Final Communiqué of 13 September 2000 of the Coordination Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of the Islamic Conference condemning these aggressions and expressing its solidarity with the Republic of Guinea,

 Considering the need for the Republic of Guinea to reconstruct its country, ensure the survival of the displaced population and the return of the refugees to their respective countries,

1. Expresses its support to and solidarity with the people and Government of Guinea;

2. Invites the International Community and the OIC Member States to provide the Republic of Guinea with a
    substantial financial and material assistance so that at may cope with the difficulties caused by the aggressions
    waged against it and the presence of hundreds of thousands of refugees on its territories, the majority of whom
    are Muslims;

3. Appeals to the Islamic Development Bank to increase its assistance, either as subventions or loans at
   favourable conditions, to the Republic of Guinea so that it may create the social infrastructures needed for the
   displaced population and the refugees, and overcome the deterioration of the environment brought about by this
   massive human presence,

4. Requests the Secretary General to follow up the matter and report thereon to the following COMCEC Session.

 L. Assistance to the Republic of Sierra Leone

 Recalling the pertinent Resolutions adopted by the Ninth Islamic Summit the 28th ICFM and the 16th COMCEC.

1. Appeals to the member states and Islamic institutions of the organization of Islamic Conference of which Sierra
   Leone has always been an active member to urgently extend substantial financial and material assistance to the
   war ravaged country whose people have experienced the most brutal acts of violence, so as to enable its people
   to rebuild the infrastructure and to undertake the much needed rehabilitation, reconstruction and resettlement of
   returnees and displaced inhabitants of about 1,5 million.

2. Requests the Secretary-General to use his good offices to accelerate the approval process of projects already
    identified for Sierra Leone.

3. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and report to the next COMCEC Session.

 M. Assistance to the Kashmiri People

 Noting that the Kashmiri people continue to suffer a serious repression and the consequent economic hardship:
 

1. Recognizes the need for immediate economic assistance to alleviate the suffering of the innocent displaced
    Kashmiris;

2. Appeals to all the Member States and Islamic institutions to grant immediate assistance;

3. Also appeals to all OIC Members States and the Islamic Institutions to grant scholarships to the Kashmiri
    students in different universities and educational institutions in the OIC countries;

4. Requests the Secretary General to follow-up the matter and report to the next COMCEC session.

N. Economic Assistance to the Republic of Yemen

 Recalling the relevant resolutions of the 9th Islamic Summit Conference, 28th ICFM and 16th COMCEC.

 Taking into consideration the economic difficulties faced by the Republic of Yemen, which arose from the burden of reunification and the big losses caused by the aborted secession attempt in June 1994 as well as the devastating flood which swept the Republic of Yemen in 1996.

 Appreciating the efforts made and success achieved by the Government of Yemen in implementing the Comprehensive Programme of Administrative and Financial Reform.

 Taking into consideration the heavy burden borne by the Yemeni Government to provide shelter for groups of refugees from neighboring African countries;

 Recalling that Yemen is one of the least developed countries;

1.   Expresses its appreciation for the efforts of Yemeni Government in overcoming its economic difficulties and the
      implementation of the Comprehensive Programme of Administrative and Financial Reform and the success
      achieved in that regard.

2.   Also Expresses its appreciation for the assistance extended by some of the Member States and by the
     relevant organs of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.

3.   Renews its call to the Member States and all regional and international organizations to extend all kinds of
      economic assistance to the Yemeni Government to support its efforts aimed at implementing the
      Comprehensive Programme of Administrative and Financial Reform and at wiping out the ravages suffered by
      Yemen as a result of the floods as well as alleviating the heavy burden of sheltering large number of refugees
      from neighbouring African countries.

4. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and report to the next COMCEC Session.

 O. Economic Assistance to Tajikistan

 Recalling Relevant Resolutions Ninth Islamic Summit Conference, 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and 16th Session of the COMCEC.

 Taking into account the objectives and principles of the OIC Charter as well as members’ commitment to consolidate international peace and security;
 

 Deeply concerned at the critical situation which Tajikistan has faced after 6 years of bloody civil war, which resulted in the death, injury and displacement of thousands of people as well as destruction of its economic and social infrastructures;

 Noting the return of about 200 thousands Tajik refugees to their homeland which necessitates a great financial and technical support;

 Recalling the report of the World Food Programme which estimates that 25 Per cent of Tajikistan’s population is in dire need of food aid;

 Noting with concern the marked spread of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and diarrhea, victims of which are especially infants, children and women;
 

1. Expresses deep appreciation to the assistance extended by some Member States.

2. Appeals to all members and Islamic financial institutions to make their generous contributions to the process of
   overcoming the economic difficulties experienced by Tajikistan either on bilateral basis or through multilateral and
   regional organisations so as to enable Tajikistan to fulfil its rehabilitation programmes.

3. Urges the Islamic Development Bank to increase its financial and technical assistance to Tajikistan.

4. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and report to the next COMCEC Session.

 P.  Economic Assistance to Guinea Bissau

Recalling earlier resolutions of the 9th Islamic Summit Conference, 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and 16th Session of the COMCEC.

 Noting the political and social disorders that have recently erupted in Guinea Bissau and their consequences on the economic activities of the country, namely the loss of the agricultural and export products marketing campaign, the mass displacement of the population and the physical destruction of the basic socio-economic infrastructure, such as schools, dispensaries, hospitals, markets, residential areas, etc.
 

1. Urges Member States and the International Community to provide Guinea Bissau with urgent aid so as to
    facilitate the reinsertion of its peoples in active life.

2. Appeals to Member States and to OIC institutions to participate in the rehabilitation and economic revival
    programme of Guinea Bissau.

3. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and report to the next COMCEC Session.

 
Q.  Economic Assistance to Countries Affected by Drought and   Natural Disasters

 Recalling earlier resolutions of the 9th Islamic Summit Conference, 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and 16th Session of the COMCEC.

 Noting with concern the grave situation caused by natural disasters, drought and desertification, and the ensuing damaging effects on economic and social conditions specially in the sectors of agriculture and food, economic and social infrastructures as well as public services and utilities;

 Noting with satisfaction the efforts made by some Member States and the Islamic Development Bank which have extended and continue to extend technical and financial assistance as well as aid to Member States stricken by drought and natural disasters;

 Fully  aware that afflicted Member States, most of them belonging to the category of the Least-Developed, cannot by themselves, bear the growing burden of anti-drought and anti-desertification campaign and the implementation of major related projects;
 

1.  Expresses its gratitude to Member States, which have provided and are still providing assistance and food aid to
     the Member States affected by drought and natural disasters.

2. Expresses also its gratitude to IDB for its continuing assistance to Member States afflicted by drought and
    natural disasters and encourages the Bank to continue its assistance in this domain.

3. Appeals to the International Community also to extend assistance to Member States struck by drought and
    natural disasters.
 
4. Calls upon the Member States and OIC Institutions to extend urgent assistance to OIC countries of
    Inter-governmental Authority for Development and the Campaign Against Drought (IGAAD) and Permanent
    Inter-State Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS) to enable them to overcome the difficult situation
    which has been  threatening them for too long.

5. Notes with appreciation the meeting of Donor Countries and national and Regional Financial Institutions
   convened by Kuwait at IDB Headquarters in June, 1998 to consider the appropriate mechanisms for financing the
   new programmes.

6. Welcomes the contribution of 30 million US$ made by the State of Kuwait in the form of soft development loans
   as well as the 20 million US$ contributed by the Islamic Development Bank for the new programme.

7. Also notes with appreciation that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has embarked upon the implementation of its
   new programme for the control of drought and desertification in the African Sahel countries.

8. Requests the Secretary General to follow up this matter and report to the next COMCEC Session.

R. Assistance to Sahelian African States Afflicted by Desertification, Drought and Locust Invasion

 Having taken cognizance of resolution (27/7-IS) of the Seventh Islamic Summit on Islamic Solidarity with the Peoples of the Sahel;

 Taking into account the need for the urgent implementation of the OIC/CILSS/IDB Programme for the Sahel, which could be compromised if not implemented as soon as possible.

 Recalling resolutions of the 9th Islamic Summit Conference, 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and 16th Session of the COMCEC.
 

1.  Expresses deep appreciation for the assistance extended by some Member Countries and OIC relevant bodies.

2.  Appeals to all Member States and Islamic Institutes for an urgent special assistance to cope with a poor cereal
    crop in the CILLS  Countries as a result of weak rainfalls.

3.  Expresses its appreciation of the efforts made by the OIC General Secretariat, CILSS and the IDB in the
    elaboration and finalization of the OIC/CILSS/IDB Programme for the Sahel.

4. Reaffirms the necessity of giving priority to the rapid implementation of the Special OIC/CILSS/IDB Programme
    for the Sahel.

5. Appeals urgently to Member States to contribute generously and substantially to the funding of the
    OIC/CILSS/IDB Programme in favour of the Sahel Populations so as to crystalize the OIC Member States
    solidarity with these populations, alleviate their sufferings and ensure sustained development for the Sahel region.

6. Notes with appreciation the meeting of Donor Countries and national and Regional Financial Institutions
    convened by Kuwait in June 1998 to consider the appropriate mechanisms for financing the new programme.

7. Welcomes the 30 million US $ contribution made by Kuwait in the form of soft development loans as well as the
   20 million US $ provided by the Islamic Development Bank for the new programme.

8. Notes also with appreciation that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has embarked upon the implementation of its new
    programme for the control of drought and desertification in the African Sahel countries.

9. Urges member states to announce their contributions to the new programme in favour of the African Sahel
    countries.

10. Requests the OIC General Secretariat to follow up this matter and report to the next COMCEC Session.

 S. Economic Assistance to the Republic of Mozambique

 Recalling earlier resolutions of the 9th Islamic Summit Conference, 28th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers and 16th Session of the COMCEC.
 

1. Expresses deep appreciation to assistance extended by OIC Member States to the victims of floods in
    Mozambique;

2. Appeals to Islamic Development Bank, all Islamic Institutions and the international community in general to
    render their material and financial support in order to ensure the reconstruction of socio-economic infrastructures
    and rehabilitation of the affected people in Mozambique;

3. Emphasizes the need to promote and encourage the role of the private sector particularly within the context of
    development of Small and Medium Enterprises;

4. Urges the developed countries to write off the external debt of Mozambique in the light of its current critical
    socio-economic situation;

5. Urges the international community to increase its assistance to Mine-clearance Programmes, taking into
    account the far reaching effects of the floods;

6. Urges the international community to render assistance for setting up national, sub-regional, regional and
    international disaster prevention, preparedness and management mechanisms, including early warning systems;

7. Commends the efforts of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries to address the
    devastating effects of the floods and thanks international community for the support, solidarity and humanitarian
    assistance rendered to Mozambique;

8. Calls Upon all Member States to continue their support to the implementation of the programme of
    reconstruction of Mozambique;

9. Requests the Secretary General to follow-up the matter and submit a report thereon to the next COMCEC
    Session.