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OIC Foreign Ministers meet in Baghdad

Overview

The 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers concluded in Baghdad on October 18, 2026, with the formal adoption of the ‘Baghdad Declaration’. The summit, which marked the transfer of the OIC presidency from Turkey to Iraq, maintained the Palestinian cause as its central focus among 55 member states and observers.

The ‘Baghdad Declaration’ reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause and Jerusalem to the Islamic Ummah. The council emphasized that Jerusalem is an integral part of territories occupied since 1967 and serves as the capital of the State of Palestine. It rejected all Israeli measures intended to alter the city’s legal, political, geographical, or demographic status. The declaration specifically condemned Israeli settlement expansion, land seizures, and forced displacement, highlighting the ‘E1’ colonial plan as a threat to the geographical continuity of Palestinian land. It also supported the Hashemite Custodianship of Jordan in protecting holy sites and called for international accountability under UN Security Council Resolution 2334.

During the summit, Iraq positioned itself as a regional mediator. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced efforts to facilitate a meeting in Baghdad between Iran and Gulf states to bridge differences regarding security in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. In related discussions, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi to discuss bilateral ties. Araghchi advocated for diplomacy to prevent insecurity and criticized United States actions, alleging they hinder diplomatic paths and destabilize international maritime security.

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Organization of Islamic Cooperation · Baghdad · Iraq · Palestine · Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

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Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    OIC Council issues Baghdad Declaration on Palestine and Jerusalem

    The OIC Council of Foreign Ministers issued the Baghdad Declaration, reaffirming Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine and condemning Israeli settlement expansion and measures to alter the city's status.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Iraq mediates Iran-Gulf dialogue during OIC summit in Baghdad

    Iraq is mediating efforts to host an Iran-Gulf meeting in Baghdad following the 52nd OIC ministerial session, where officials discussed regional security and the adoption of the Baghdad Declaration.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meets in Baghdad

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  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 33 sources
    OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meets in Baghdad as Iraq assumes presidency

    The 52nd OIC Council of Foreign Ministers convened in Baghdad, with Iraq assuming the presidency from Turkey. Key discussions focused on Palestinian statehood, regional security, and a new Iraqi-led integration

  5. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Iraq to host OIC Foreign Ministers Council in Baghdad

    Iraq will host the 52nd OIC Council of Foreign Ministers session in Baghdad on October 17-18, 2026, assuming the council's presidency from Turkey and prioritizing discussions on Palestine and Gaza.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iraq prepares to host OIC Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad

    Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani and OIC officials are preparing for Baghdad to host the 52nd Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in October 2026, the first such event in the city since 1981.

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