Fouad Hussein discusses with the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation the activation of Iraq's presidency of the council.

 Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed in Baghdad with the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, the practical steps necessary to activate Iraq's presidency of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the organization and to enhance its role in facing the challenges faced by Islamic countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release received by the News Video Agency that the Secretary-General congratulated Iraq on taking over the presidency of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, commending the good organization of the meetings and the hosting of the work of the fifty-second session of the council in Baghdad, and the management of Fuad Hussein in its proceedings.
It added that the two sides discussed ways to enhance the role of the organization in facing the political and economic challenges facing Islamic communities.
The ministry continued that the two sides agreed to support political and economic initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation and solidarity among member states, while the Secretary-General affirmed his support for Iraq during its presidency of the council, contributing to the achievement of the organization's goals and the development of its joint working mechanisms.