FM: Iraq Seeks to Translate Outcomes of 52nd OIC Session into Practical Steps

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Fuad Hussein, delivered a speech on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at the opening of the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), hosted by Baghdad.

In his address, the Minister reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to strengthening joint Islamic action and unifying positions on critical issues, foremost among them the Palestinian cause, stressing Iraq’s support for the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people, the need to end the occupation, halt settlement activities and violations, ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians, and protect the Noble Quds while preserving its historical and legal status and identity.

Mr Fuad Hussein highlighted the importance of respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of states, resorting to dialogue and international law, and avoiding policies that lead to escalating tensions, emphasizing that regional stability is a shared responsibility that requires strengthening mutual trust and upholding the principles of good neighbourliness.

The Minister also called for the launch of the Gulf Common Security Initiative (2+6) as a framework for dialogue and understanding among the countries of the region, contributing to reducing tensions, containing crises, and enhancing regional security and stability.

In the economic and development fields, the Foreign Minister underscored the importance of expanding cooperation among Islamic countries in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, digital transformation, science and technology, stressing the need to strengthen cooperation in addressing climate change, developing renewable energy and clean technologies, and improving water management.

The Minister concluded his address by reaffirming Iraq’s commitment to continuing its work with Member States to strengthen the OIC role, advance economic and development cooperation, and combat terrorism, violent extremism and Islamophobia, stressing the importance of translating the session’s outcomes into practical steps that meet the aspirations of the peoples of the Islamic world and serve their shared interests.