REPORT OF THE 13TH SESSION OF
D-8 COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
July 6, 2010 ABUJA, NIGERIA

The 13th Session of the D-8 Council of Ministers was held in Abuja, Nigeria on July 6, 2010. The meeting was attended by Ministers from Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey. The List of participants is attached as Annex I.

1.    Welcoming Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria

H.E. H. Odein Ajumogobia, SAN, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria made his welcoming statement to the Council, which is at Annex II.

2.    Handing over the Chairmanship from Malaysia to Nigeria

The Honarary Senator A. Kohilan Pillay, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia delivered his speech and handed over the Chairmanship to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria. (Annex III)

3.    Adoption of the Draft Agenda

Agenda of the 13th Session of Council of Ministers was adopted by unanimously (Annex IV).

4.    Consideration and Endorsement of New Secretary General of D-8

Dr. Widi Agoes Pratikto endorsed by the Council of Ministers as the new Secretary General of D-8.

5.    Statements by Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the D-8 Member Countries/ Heads of Delegations

The texts of the Statements by Ministers and Heads of Delegations are attached as Annex V.

6.    Statement of D-8 Secretary General (a.i.)

Secretary General of D-8 (a.i.) made his statement to the Council which is at Annex VI.

7.    Consideration and Adoption of the Report of the 28th Session of the D-8 Commission

The Report of the 28th Session of D-8 Commission was considered by the 13th Session of the Council and adopted accordingly. (Annex VII)

8.    Consideration and Adoption of the Budget of D-8 Secretariat for 2011

Budget of D-8 Secretariat for 2011, proposed by the 28th Session of the Commission was adopted by the Council.  (Annex VIII)

9.    Presentation of Reports of the Meetings of D-8 Central Bank Governors and Business Forum

Report of the D-8 Central Bank Governors’ Meeting is attached as Annex IX.

10.    Consideration and Adoption of Draft Abuja Declaration

Draft Abuja Declaration was addressed and thoroughly discussed by the Council and was endorsed after incorporating the agreed views. (Annex X)

11.    Consideration and Adoption of Draft Agenda of 7th D-8 Summit

Draft Agenda of the 7th Summit was considered and adopted by the Council. (Annex XI)

12.    Date and Venue of the 14th Session of D-8 Council of Ministers

The 14th Session of D-8 Council of Ministers will be held in Abuja, Nigeria. The date of the Session will be announced in due time.

13.    Consideration and Adoption of the Report of the 13th Session of the D-8 Council of Ministers

Report of the 13th Session of the D-8 Council of Ministers was considered and adopted by the Council. (Annex XII)

14.    Any Other Business

15.    Closing