On the issue of Iraq, the Foreign Ministers welcomed the parliamentary elections that took place in Iraq on March 7, 2010 and stressed the urgent need for the formation of an inclusive government, which will be based on a broad consensus, representing the balance reflected in the elections. With regard to Afghanistan, Foreign Ministers emphasized the importance of effectively involving the OIC in the efforts deployed to promote peace and development, ensure security and stability in Afghanistan and welcomed the decision to appoint a special OIC Permanent Representative for Afghanistan. They also welcomed the Parliamentary elections held in Afghanistan on September 18, 2010 and expressed the hope that it would contribute to strengthen stability in the country. Furthermore, the Ministers deliberated on the issue of violence in Somalia and condemned the continued acts of terrorism and piracy off the coast of Somalia. They reaffirmed their full support for the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) as the only internationally recognized government in Somalia and welcomed the decision to open an OIC Coordination Office in Mogadishu. The Final Communiqué also stressed the deep sympathy of the Foreign Ministers with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan over the devastating floods affecting the country and appealed to the OIC Member States to generously and urgently contribute towards the alleviation of the plight of the flood victims in the country. --SPA 11:24 LOCAL TIME 08:24 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/820941