The 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) opened in Baghdad, Iraq, with Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi inaugurating the meeting.
Addressing the opening ceremony, the Iraqi prime minister praised Pakistan’s efforts to ease regional tensions and said the Islamic world was facing growing challenges.
He called for greater cooperation among Muslim countries to address regional and international crises, stressing that justice and the fulfilment of Palestinian rights were essential for lasting peace and stability in the region.
The meeting is expected to focus on regional peace and security, escalating tensions and various challenges confronting Muslim countries.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will not attend the session, with the country being represented by its Permanent Representative to the OIC in Jeddah, Fawad Sher, an official said.
According to the official, Dar is unable to participate in the meeting due to his engagements in Pakistan and other important commitments.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Baghdad to attend the session, alongside officials from Türkiye, Egypt and other Muslim countries.
The meeting comes amid heightened regional tensions, with member states expected to exchange views on maintaining stability and strengthening diplomatic efforts to address emerging challenges.
The foreign ministers will also discuss measures to enhance cooperation among Muslim countries, resolve regional disputes and promote dialogue and diplomatic initiatives aimed at easing tensions.
