Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

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• Secretary-General Meets Germany's Special Envoy to Discuss Ways to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation and Address Common Issues 2026-11-05 2026-11-04 · event: OIC Secretary-General meeting with Germany's Special Envoy, 5 November 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General met Germany's Special Envoy to the OIC to review existing cooperation and discuss expanding ties, along with an exchange of views on regional and international issues.

• At a Joint Seminar of the Tripartite Cooperation Mechanism in Addis Ababa, the OIC Affirms the Imperative of Ending the Israeli Occupation and Implementing the Two-State Solution in Accordance with International Law 2026-11-05 2026-11-04 · event: Joint Seminar of the Tripartite Cooperation Mechanism, Addis Ababa, 4 November 2026

  The OIC, speaking at a joint seminar in Addis Ababa, called the two-state solution the only path to comprehensive peace and urged an end to the Israeli occupation and settlement activity. It also called for supporting the Palestinian government and UNRWA and rejected forced displacement and changes to the status of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa.

• JOINT STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON THE DEVELOPMENTS RELATING TO THE PALESTINIAN CAUSE 2026-11-05 2026-11-04 · event: Joint statement of the Consultative Meeting on developments relating to the Palestinian cause, 5 November 2026

  A joint statement from the African Union, League of Arab States and OIC, issued after a consultative meeting in Addis Ababa on 4 November 2026, sets out positions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including two-state solution, Gaza, settlements, Jerusalem, prisoners, UNESCO heritage and UNRWA.

• The Tripartite Coordination Mechanism between the OIC, LAS, and AU Met in Addis Ababa to Support the Palestinian Cause. 2026-11-05 2026-11-04 · event: Joint statement of the Consultative Meeting on developments relating to the Palestinian cause, 5 November 2026

  The OIC, League of Arab States and African Union Commission held a consultative meeting in Addis Ababa on unifying diplomatic and legal efforts supporting the Palestinian people and preparing a joint 2027 action plan. Participants called for an end to Israeli occupation, a halt to what they call aggression, aid delivery to Gaza, and support for Palestinian statehood and UN membership.

• The Olive Harvest Season Faces 94 Documented Attacks -----Occupation Forces and Settlers Commit 1,453 Crimes in One Week 2026-11-03 2026-11-02 · event: OIC weekly report on Gaza and West Bank incidents, 27 Oct to 2 Nov 2026

  The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's Media Observatory reports on alleged Israeli and settler actions across the Palestinian territories between 27 October and 2 November 2026, including deaths, arrests, demolitions, and settler attacks during the olive harvest.

• In His Address to COMCEC: Secretary-General Proposes Holding an Islamic Economic Summit Starting in 2028 2026-11-02 2026-11-01 · event: 42nd COMCEC Ministerial Session and OIC economic cooperation, Istanbul, Nov 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General addressed the 42nd COMCEC session in Istanbul on 2 November 2026, proposing a periodic OIC economic summit starting in 2028 and outlining priorities for economic cooperation among member states.

• Secretary-General Discusses Ways to Strengthen Cooperation in Women's Empowerment and Girls' Education with Türkiye's Minister of Family and Social Services 2026-11-02 2026-11-01 · event: OIC-Türkiye cooperation on women's empowerment and girls' education, Nov 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General met Türkiye's Minister of Family and Social Services on the sidelines of COMCEC's 42nd session to discuss cooperation on women's empowerment and girls' education. Both sides stressed coordination, capacity-building workshops and training programmes.

• The Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye Receives OIC Secretary-General in Istanbul 2026-11-02 2026-11-01 · event: 42nd COMCEC Ministerial Session and OIC economic cooperation, Istanbul, Nov 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General met Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz in Istanbul on the sidelines of the 42nd COMCEC session to discuss economic and trade cooperation among OIC member states. Yilmaz reaffirmed Türkiye's support for the OIC and its bodies.

• Dr. Sengendo Highlights OIC Vision of Mobilizing Private Sector Investment for Sustainable Development at B57+ Business Leaders’ Summit 2026 2026-11-01 2026-10-31 · event: B57+ Business Leaders' Summit 2026, Istanbul, 1 Nov 2026

  The OIC General Secretariat delegation addressed the 2026 Business Leaders Summit of the 57+ Group in Istanbul on 1 November 2026, urging private sector investment, intra-trade, and productive sectors for sustainable development.

• The OIC General Secretariat Participates in the 12th International Conference on the Arabic Language in Dubai 2026-11-01 2026-10-31

  The OIC General Secretariat reports its participation in the 12th International Conference on the Arabic Language in Dubai, where its representative spoke on language legislation and policy, and mentions an upcoming World Arabic Language Day event.

• Senior Officials' Preparatory Meeting for the 42nd Ministerial Session of the COMCEC Begins in Istanbul 2026-10-31 2026-10-30 · event: Senior officials' preparatory meeting for 42nd COMCEC Ministerial Session, Istanbul, 30 Oct 2026

  The OIC announces that the senior officials' preparatory meeting for the 42nd COMCEC Ministerial Session began in Istanbul, to prepare the ministerial session of 2-3 November 2026 and draft resolutions.

• Secretary General Holds Telephone Call with H.H. the Saudi Foreign Minister 2026-10-30 2026-10-29 · event: OIC Secretary-General telephone call with Saudi Foreign Minister, 30 Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary General spoke by phone with the Saudi Foreign Minister, condemning attacks by Houthi militias on Saudi territory and affirming the organisation's solidarity with the Kingdom.

• The Secretary-General Offers Condolences to Spanish Foreign Minister on Tragic Train Collision near Toledo 2026-10-28 20:10 PM 2026-10-27 · event: OIC condolences over train collision near Toledo, Spain, 28 Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General expressed condolences and solidarity to Spain's foreign minister, government and people after a train collision near Toledo that caused dozens of deaths and injuries.

• Secretary-General Meets with Speaker of the Azerbaijani National Assembly in Baku 2026-10-28 19:10 PM 2026-10-27

  The OIC Secretary-General met with the Speaker of Azerbaijan's National Assembly in Baku to discuss cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy. The statement is a routine meeting report with no substantive position or disputed claim.

• Secretary-General Meets with Scholarship Students from OIC Member States in Azerbaijan 2026-10-28 16:10 PM 2026-10-27

  The OIC Secretary-General met with students from OIC member states studying in Azerbaijan in Baku, discussing the organisation's scholarship programme and praising Azerbaijan's support for higher education.

• Azerbaijan and Tajikistan Sign the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Convention on Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Cooperation in the Presence of the Secretary-General 2026-10-28 14:10 PM 2026-10-27 · event: Third session of the OIC Ministerial Council of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, Baku, Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General witnessed Azerbaijan and Tajikistan signing the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Convention on Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Cooperation in Baku, and welcomed it as a step toward transparency and integrity.

• Secretary-General Meets with President of Côte d'Ivoire's High Authority for Good Governance to Discuss Prospects for Joint Cooperation 2026-10-28 13:10 PM 2026-10-27 · event: OIC Secretary-General bilateral meetings in Baku, 28 Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General met the President of Côte d'Ivoire's High Authority for Good Governance on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting in Baku to discuss bilateral cooperation and anti-corruption efforts.

• Secretary-General Discusses Strengthening Cooperation in Transparency and Anti-Corruption with Head of Iraq's Federal Integrity Commission 2026-10-28 12:10 PM 2026-10-27 · event: OIC Secretary-General bilateral meetings in Baku, 28 Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General met the Chairman of Iraq's Federal Integrity Commission on the sidelines of a ministerial meeting of anti-corruption authorities to discuss cooperation on transparency and anti-corruption.

• Secretary-General Meets with Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation to Discuss Ways to Strengthen Legal and Judicial Cooperation 2026-10-28 10:10 AM 2026-10-27 · event: OIC Secretary-General bilateral meetings in Baku, 28 Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General met the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation to discuss bilateral relations and possible cooperation in legal, judicial and related areas.

• Third Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities Kicks Off in Baku 2026-10-28 09:10 AM 2026-10-27 · event: Third session of the OIC Ministerial Council of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, Baku, Oct 2026

  The OIC announces the opening of its Third Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities in Baku, held under the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Convention on Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Cooperation.

• Secretary-General Meets with Prime Minister of Azerbaijan in Baku 2026-10-27 15:10 PM 2026-10-26 · event: OIC Secretary-General meeting with Azerbaijan's Prime Minister in Baku, 26 Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General met Azerbaijan's Prime Minister in Baku to review cooperation and discuss strengthening ties on transparency, anti-corruption, and best-practice exchange.

• OIC Observatory Weekly Report: Hundreds Displaced in Hebron as Killings Continue in Gaza 2026-10-27 14:10 PM 2026-10-26 · event: OIC Observatory weekly report on Gaza, 20-26 Oct 2026

  The OIC Media Observatory's weekly report presents casualty statistics, humanitarian conditions, and recorded incidents in Gaza and the West Bank, attributing many of them to Israeli forces and settlers.

• On the Sidelines of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku: The Secretary-General Meets with Sheikh ul-Islam, Grand Mufti of the Caucasus 2026-10-27 13:10 PM 2026-10-26 · event: 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, Baku, Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General met the Grand Mufti of the Caucasus on the sidelines of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku to discuss cooperation on moderation, intercultural dialogue and countering extremist rhetoric.

• Preparatory Meeting for the Third Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities in OIC Member States Kicks Off in Baku 2026-10-27 10:10 AM 2026-10-26 · event: Third session of the OIC Ministerial Council of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, Baku, Oct 2026

  The OIC announced the start of a preparatory meeting in Baku for the Third Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities of its member states. The OIC says the meeting focuses on coordination, the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Convention, asset recovery and modern technologies.

• Secretary-General Participates in the Opening Session of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku 2026-10-27 09:10 AM 2026-10-26 · event: 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, Baku, Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General spoke at the opening session of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Baku, calling dialogue urgent and praising Azerbaijan as host.

• Secretary-General Meets with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister in Baku 2026-10-27 08:10 AM 2026-10-26 · event: OIC Secretary-General meeting with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister, Baku, 27 Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General met Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister in Baku during an official visit, discussing bilateral cooperation, regional issues, and preparations for the 16th Islamic Summit to be hosted by Baku in 2027.

• The Secretary-General Receives Phone Call from H.E. Lana Nusseibeh, Candidate for UN Secretary-General 2026-10-26 20:10 PM 2026-10-25 · event: OIC Secretary-General call with UAE candidate Lana Nusseibeh, Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General received a phone call from UAE candidate Lana Nusseibeh for the UN Secretary-General post, reviewing her candidacy and discussing multilateralism and international cooperation.

• The OIC and the UN Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development 2026-10-26 19:10 PM 2026-10-25 · event: 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development, Geneva, Oct 2026

  The OIC, with the UN Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development and co-sponsorship from OHCHR, held a Geneva event marking the 40th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development. The OIC Permanent Observer affirmed commitment to the right to development and cited structural obstacles in the international system.

• The Secretary-General Discusses Arrangements for the Third Session of the Ministerial Council of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities with Azerbaijani Prosecutor General 2026-10-26 17:10 PM 2026-10-25 · event: Third session of the OIC Ministerial Council of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, Baku, Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General met the Azerbaijani Prosecutor General in Baku to discuss preparations for the third session of the OIC Ministerial Council of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, due to begin the next day.

• The OIC Participates in the SOCGOV 2026 International Forum on Digital Analytics for Smart Governance in Azerbaijan 2026-10-26 14:10 PM 2026-10-25 · event: SOCGOV 2026 International Forum on Digital Analytics for Smart Governance, Khankendi, Oct 2026

  The OIC reports it took part in the SOCGOV 2026 forum on digital analytics for smart governance in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, on 23 October 2026, with its opening remarks delivered by Dr. Falilat Ajoke Abdul.

• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the United Nations Strengthen Their Partnership in Humanitarian Work 2026-10-26 14:10 PM 2026-10-25 · event: OIC-OCHA humanitarian cooperation meeting, Oct 2026

  The OIC and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) held an executive meeting in Jeddah to discuss strengthening their joint humanitarian cooperation under a memorandum of understanding.

• President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Receives Secretary-General in Baku 2026-10-26 13:10 PM 2026-10-25 · event: OIC Secretary-General meeting with Azerbaijan's President in Baku, 25 Oct 2026

  The OIC Secretary-General met Azerbaijan's President in Baku to discuss cooperation and preparations for the 16th Islamic Summit in 2027. Both sides expressed support for joint Islamic action.