The capital Baghdad will host the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on the 17th and 18th of October 2026, under the slogan "Dialogue and Solidarity are Essential Pillars for Enhancing Peace and Sustainable Development."
The official spokesperson for the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, Ambassador Hassanin Kamel, stated in a statement received by the News Video Agency on Sunday that Iraq is preparing to welcome the official delegations participating after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the relevant authorities, has completed the necessary technical and logistical preparations for the meetings, which will discuss a number of issues and topics of mutual interest to member states, foremost among them the Palestinian issue and developments in the Gaza Strip, alongside the political, economic, and humanitarian files included on the agenda.
He added that the session is taking place amid sensitive regional and international developments that underscore the importance of enhancing dialogue and solidarity, and intensifying efforts aimed at reducing tensions and adopting diplomatic means to address disputes, contributing to supporting peace and creating a more stable environment for cooperation and development for the peoples of the Islamic world.
He explained that the session will witness the transfer of the presidency of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation from the Republic of Turkey to the Republic of Iraq, a step that will contribute to enhancing Iraq's role in multilateral diplomacy and enable it to play an effective role in managing the council's work and enhancing coordination with the various organs of the organization.
He continued that Iraq welcomes the official delegations participating in the session's works, emphasizing its keenness to provide the appropriate atmosphere for the success of the meetings and looking forward to their discussions contributing to enhancing dialogue, understanding, and solidifying cooperation among member states.