Baghdad:Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met with the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, to discuss activating Iraq’s chairmanship of the OIC Council and enhancing joint efforts.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the meeting took place in Baghdad, where the Secretary-General congratulated Iraq on assuming the chairmanship of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers. He praised the organization of the meetings and the successful hosting of the 52nd session in Baghdad, highlighting Fuad Hussein’s effective management of the proceedings.

Discussions between the two included practical steps to activate Iraq’s chairmanship and enhance the OIC’s role in addressing political and economic challenges affecting Islamic societies. Both parties agreed to support initiatives aimed at fostering cooperation and solidarity among member states. The Secretary-General affirmed his support for Iraq throughout its chairmanship to advance the Organization’s objectives and develop mechanisms for joint action.