Baghdad:Senior Deputy Minister of the Interior, Dr. Hussein Al-Awadi, presided over a meeting of the High-Level Security Committee tasked with ensuring the safety of delegations attending the 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers. This significant event is set to take place in Baghdad on October 17-18, 2026.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Dr. Al-Awadi highlighted the importance of the conference as a representation of Iraq on the global stage. He instructed officials to focus on effectively receiving and welcoming the guests, employing the right personnel to accompany the delegations, maintaining discipline and standards of official appearance, and avoiding unnecessary displays of armed force.

Dr. Al-Awadi also underscored the need for flexible security strategies and the use of proactive intelligence. He called for coordinated efforts in deploying security units under a unified command structure, ensuring rapid information exchange, and integrating efforts to project a positive image of Iraq and ensure the success of the conference.