Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

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In its recent statement, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) raised concerns over the tense situation between India and Pakistan and called for restraint and dialogue.

About Organization of Islamic Cooperation

• It is the second largest intergovernmental organisation after the United Nations, with the membership of 57 states, covering four continents.
• The Organization was established upon a decision of the historical summit, which took place in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco on 25 September 1969, following the criminal arson of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem.
• Objective: 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. 
• Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Its official languages are Arabic, English, and French.
• Notable members include Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, the Palestinian Authority (PA), Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. 
• The OIC is composed of the following main bodies:
  • The Islamic Summit Conference (ISC) is the supreme authority of the OIC, which meets every three years to lay down the Organization's policy.
  • The Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meets once a year to examine the implementation of its decisions taken within the framework of the policy defined by the Summit
  • The General Secretariat is the executive organ of the OIC entrusted with the implementation of the decisions of the two preceding bodies
• To coordinate its action in the various fields of cooperation: political, economic, cultural, social, spiritual and scientific, among Member States, the Organization has created different committees at the ministerial level and a number of which are chaired by heads of states.
• 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.

Organization of Islamic Cooperation FAQs

Q1. Where is the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)?

Ans. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Q2. How many countries are in the OIC?

Ans. OIC has 57 member states.

Q3. Is India a member of the OIC?

Ans. No, India is not a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Source: TOI