OIC Council of Foreign Ministers' session underway in Istanbul

The 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is taking place in Istanbul.

According to Report, around 1,000 representatives from 57 OIC member states, affiliated organizations, observer countries, and other international entities are participating in the session. Azerbaijan is represented at the meeting by Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.

The session will address issues such as the ongoing tension between Israel and Palestine, steps toward a resolution based on the two-state principle, and the strengthening of cooperation in response to challenges affecting Muslim communities.

At the end of the session, the adoption of the Istanbul Declaration and draft resolutions on the OIC's agenda is expected.

During the meeting, Türkiye will assume the chairmanship of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers from Cameroon for a one-year term. As one of the 25 founding countries of the organization, Türkiye previously hosted Council sessions in 1976, 1991, and 2004.