ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has assured that flawless administrative and securityarrangements have been made for the 48th Session of OIC Council of ForeignMinisters to be held in the capital city next week.
The 48th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Councilof Foreign Ministers is set to be held on March 22-23 to discuss topics onIslamophobia, Afghanistan, Kashmir, and Palestine.
The OIC is the second largest organization after the United Nations with amembership of 57 states spread over four continents. The Organization isthe collective voice of the Muslim world. It endeavors to safeguard andprotect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promotinginternational peace and harmony among various people of the world,according to its website.
Pakistan is expecting 56 OIC member states to participate in the summit.However, Saad said that 48 countries have confirmed their participation inthe key meeting.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar in his weekly media briefing saidthat the OIC session is being held under the theme of “Partnering forUnity, Justice, and Development”.
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The theme tells Pakistan’s commitment to foster unity within the Ummah,advance the cause of justice for all Muslims, and promote prosperity andsustainable development for OIC Member States, Radio Pakistan reported.
The spokesperson said Prime Minister Imran Khan will make keynote addressat the Inaugural Session.
He highlighted that Pakistan wanted to develop partnerships and bridges ofcooperation across the Islamic world in order to promote collectiveinterests and address the challenges being faced by Muslims.
