Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the 2nd largest intergovernmental body after the UN, uniting 57 member states across four continents. Read more about Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Members, Headquarter, Countries, News

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

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Recently, India slammed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for “unwarranted” and “factually incorrect” remarks that were made under the influence of Pakistan, a state that has turned terrorism into “statecraft.”

About Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

  • It is the second largest intergovernmental organisation after the United Nations, with the membership of 57 states, covering four continents.
  • It was established upon a decision of the historical summit, which took place in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco on 25 September 1969.
  • It aims to preserve Islamic values, safeguard and defend the national sovereignty and independence of member states, and contribute to international peace and security. 
  • The OIC is the collective voice of the Muslim world to ensure and safeguard their interest in economic, social, and political areas. 
  • Its official languages are Arabic, English, and French.
  • The OIC is composed of the following main bodies:
    • Islamic Summit Conference (ISC): It is the supreme authority of the OIC, which meets every three years to lay down the Organization’s policy.
    • Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM): It  meets once a year to examine the implementation of its decisions taken within the framework of the policy defined by the Summit
    • General Secretariat: It is the executive organ of the OIC entrusted with the implementation of the decisions of the two preceding bodies
  • The OIC partners with international mechanisms (including every specialized UN agency), governments, and civil society organizations (CSOs) to address issues of concern to its member states and Muslims worldwide.
  • Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Source: TH

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