Baghdad:The foreign ministers of Lebanon and the Maldives have arrived in Baghdad to participate in the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is scheduled for October 17-18, 2026.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Nayef, Undersecretary for Political Planning, welcomed Lebanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Youssef Rajji, upon his arrival. The visit is part of his participation in the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers’ session.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has stated that the reception was held as part of the ongoing preparations for the event, which will bring together foreign ministers, heads of delegations, and representatives from member states to discuss issues of common interest to the Islamic world.

Additionally, the Foreign Minister of the Maldives, Iruthisham Adam, has also arrived in Baghdad for the same event. She was received by Ambassador Ahmed Nayef as part of the preparations for this significant ministerial gathering.