OIC to Discuss Afghanistan Crisis at Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Baghdad

DID Press: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is set to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, alongside the crises in Yemen and Sudan and other regional developments, at the 52nd session of its Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 17–18, 2026.

The meeting will be held under the theme “Dialogue and Solidarity: Two Essential Pillars for Promoting Peace and Sustainable Development.” Its agenda also includes the Palestinian issue, developments in Syria, the situation of Muslim minorities worldwide and the organization’s 2025 report on Islamophobia.

According to information released ahead of the meeting, representatives from 53 of the OIC’s 57 member states have confirmed their participation.Iraq will host the Council of Foreign Ministers for the first time since 1981 and is expected to take over the council’s presidency from Türkiye.

Member states are expected to exchange views on regional challenges and ways to strengthen cooperation across the Islamic world in support of peace, stability and sustainable development.The OIC’s announcement comes amid renewed diplomatic engagement on Afghanistan.

The organization’s special envoy recently visited Kabul for discussions with Taliban officials and international partners on humanitarian assistance, education, healthcare and development in needs.