Iraqi President Calls for Stronger OIC Role in Building Consensus, Advancing Peace

Iraqi Presidency

Iraqi President Nizar Amedi's meeting with OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed.

Iraqi President Nazar Amedi called for stronger cooperation between Iraq and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and a more effective role for the organization in addressing challenges facing the Islamic world during talks with OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed at Baghdad Palace on Saturday.

According to a statement by the Iraqi Presidency, President Amedi highlighted Baghdad’s hosting of the 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers as an opportunity to develop common positions on major issues facing the Islamic world, strengthen collective action and bring member states closer together on shared priorities. He stressed the need for the organisation to help bridge differences and coordinate positions on pressing issues, supporting efforts to achieve peace and protect the interests of Muslim peoples.

Moreover, President Amedi congratulated Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed on his election as OIC Secretary-General and wished him success in his new role.

The discussions also focused on strengthening cooperation and coordination between Iraq and the OIC and improving the organisation's working methods to reinforce its presence and influence in addressing current challenges and advancing the aspirations of Muslim peoples.

The OIC Secretary-General said Iraq’s hosting of the ministerial conference reflected its standing and role in promoting Islamic solidarity, dialogue and mutual understanding among member states. He expressed appreciation for efforts to ensure the conference’s success and achieve its objectives.

The Secretary-General was accompanied by Assistant Secretary-General Youssef Al-Dobeai; Dr. Ahmed Saeed, Director-General of the Secretary-General’s Office; Abdullah Al-Ajmi, Director of the Arab Department; and Ambassador Mohammed Al-Naqshbandi, Director of the OIC Office in Baghdad.



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