New York:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Iraq has taken over the chairmanship of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) group at the United Nations in New York.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the transition took place during a meeting at the United Nations headquarters, where Iraq’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Luqman Abdul Rahim Al-Faily, succeeded Turkey’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Ahmet Yildiz, as the chair of the OIC group.

The meeting was attended by several ambassadors and representatives from OIC member states. During the session, Ambassador Al-Faily expressed gratitude to the outgoing Turkish leadership for its contributions and highlighted Iraq’s dedication to enhancing cooperation and coordination among the member states. He emphasized a commitment to unify positions on shared interests, with a particular focus on supporting Islamic causes, especially the Palestinian issue, and boosting Islamic solidarity.

Ambassador Al-Faily further reiterated Iraq’s dedication to promoting multilateral action to serve the shared interests of member states, aiming to contribute to international peace and security. The chairmanship marks Iraq’s active engagement in multilateral diplomacy and reflects its efforts to bolster its presence in international forums. It also anticipates Iraq’s future role as the chair of the Group of 77 and China in 2025, demonstrating a commitment to coordinating international positions and defending common interests.