ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Baghdad on Saturday to participate in the 52nd meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers, which began proceedings in the Iraqi capital that day.
The 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers opened in Baghdad under the theme “Dialogue and Solidarity: Two Essential Pillars for Promoting Peace and Sustainable Development.” The two-day meeting brings together representatives from 57 member states, with Iraq taking over the council’s chairmanship from Türkiye.
Discussions are expected to focus on Palestine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, regional political developments, economic cooperation, food security, and stronger coordination among member states. OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed urged members to reinforce solidarity, promote stability, and improve the organization’s ability to address emerging challenges.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Baghdad to attend the gathering, where he is scheduled to present Tehran’s positions and hold bilateral talks with counterparts from Islamic countries. Upon arrival, he also paid tribute at the memorial commemorating Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, who were martyred in a US drone strike in January 2020.
