FM Discusses Activating Iraq’s Presidency of the OIC Council and Strengthening Joint Action with OIC Secretary-General

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Fuad Hussein, met on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mr Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, in Baghdad.

The Secretary-General congratulated Iraq on assuming the presidency of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, commending the excellent organisation of the meetings, Baghdad’s hosting of the 52nd Session of the Council, and Mr Fuad Hussein’s management of its proceedings.

The two sides discussed practical steps to activate Iraq’s presidency of the Council and strengthen the Organisation’s role in addressing the political and economic challenges facing Muslim communities.

They also agreed to support political and economic initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation and solidarity among member states. The Secretary-General reaffirmed his support for Iraq during its presidency of the Council, in a manner that contributes to achieving the Organisation’s objectives and developing mechanisms for joint action.