Iraq Assumes Presidency of Organization of Islamic Cooperation

The 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Baghdad, Iraq, marking the first time the country hosts the event since 1981. Iraq assumed the presidency of the OIC from Turkey, with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi delivering the opening speech. The meeting focused on regional tensions, the Palestinian cause, and economic cooperation among Islamic nations. Iraq also proposed an initiative to connect energy, railway, transport, and digital communication networks between Islamic countries.