Baghdad:Matar Salem Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Permanent Representative of the UAE to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), led the UAE delegation at the 52nd Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers. The session took place in Baghdad, Iraq, under the theme 'Dialogue and Solidarity Two Essential Pillars for Promoting Peace and Sustainable Development'.
According to Wam, the session addressed a variety of political, economic, social, and humanitarian issues, focusing primarily on the Palestinian cause and recent regional and international developments. Discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation and solidarity among member states and supporting efforts towards security, stability, and sustainable development.
The session concluded with the adoption of the Baghdad Declaration and several resolutions, affirming the Palestinian cause as a central priority. These resolutions support the rights of the Palestinian people and the establishment of an independent, sovereign state based on the two-state solution. Additionally, the resolutions addressed efforts to strengthen joint action and tackle challenges facing member states.
The UAE's participation demonstrated its commitment to supporting OIC efforts, promoting dialogue and multilateral cooperation. This aligns with the UAE's goals of reinforcing tolerance and solidarity to achieve regional and international security, peace, and stability.