Baghdad:Baghdad will host the 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, a move aimed at bolstering Iraq’s regional and international standing.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Ambassador Hassanein Kamel, the official spokesperson for the conference, remarked that this will be the first time in 45 years that Baghdad hosts the session since its last occurrence in 1981. The event is expected to enhance Iraq’s diplomatic presence and stature on both regional and international levels.

The session is set to provide a diplomatic platform for de-escalating tensions, bridging differing viewpoints, and fostering dialogue and understanding among nations within the Islamic world. Iraq will assume the presidency of the Council for one year, reinforcing its role in coordinating positions and supporting joint Islamic action.

The agenda of the Baghdad session will prioritize the Palestinian cause and the situation in the Gaza Strip, along with other political and humanitarian issues concerning the Islamic world. The session aims to consolidate dialogue and solidarity and to promote joint cooperation as key elements for achieving peace and sustainable development.