Iraq proposes unified platform for a common Islamic market

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi has called for the establishment of a unified platform to create a common Islamic market. During a meeting in Baghdad with the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, al-Zaidi emphasized the need to unify the positions of Islamic nations to foster economic development.

Al-Zaidi highlighted that integration in the energy and transportation sectors is particularly vital for strengthening economic cooperation among member states. He stressed that OIC decisions should be implemented effectively on the ground to serve the interests of Islamic nations and improve the living standards of their peoples. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, which includes participation from 55 member and observer states.