Turkish Statistical Institute engages in OIC cooperation in Saudi Arabia

Mehmet Arabacı, President of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), participated in the 15th Statistical Commission meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-StatCom) held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The meeting was hosted by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) in collaboration with the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC) and the Islamic Development Bank.

During the session, Arabacı discussed Turkey’s ongoing work as the 14th Term Chair of OIC-StatCom for 2025-2026. He emphasized the necessity of enhancing statistical capacity, increasing knowledge sharing, and strengthening cooperation among OIC member states. TÜİK also presented information regarding the modernization of Turkey’s population and housing statistics and the use of administrative records in statistical production.

In recognition of Turkey’s contributions to statistical cooperation within the organization, SESRIC Director General Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk presented Arabacı with a plaque of appreciation.