The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold an "extraordinary meeting" for foreign ministers on Wednesday via videoconference, Report informs, citing Anadolu Agency.
In a statement, Turkey's Foreign Ministry said: "Upon Turkey's initiative, an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Executive Committee at the level of Foreign Ministers will be held via videoconference on 22 April 2020."
The ministry further noted "strengthening cooperation and coordination between the OIC members within the framework of combating COVID-19 as well as joint steps to be taken" are to be addressed at the meeting.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second-largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents. The Organization is the collective voice of the Muslim world. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world.
The Organization was established upon a decision of the historical summit which took place in Rabat, the Kingdom of Morocco, on 12th Rajab 1389 Hijra (25 September 1969) following the criminal arson of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem.