On the Sidelines of the OIC in Baghdad: State Secretary Sofiane Chaib Meets with the OIC Secretary-General and Counterparts from Iran and Tajikistan

On the sidelines of his participation in the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), State Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of the National Community Abroad, Mr. Sofiane Chaib, held a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Organization, Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. During the meeting, the State Secretary renewed his congratulations on his election to lead the Organization and discussed ways to enhance the OIC's role in addressing the challenges facing the Islamic world, alongside prospects for promoting coordination and cooperation between Algeria and the Organization across various fields.

Furthermore, the State Secretary held bilateral talks with several heads of delegation attending the session, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Abbas Araghchi, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. Idibek Kalandar. These meetings provided an opportunity to review the state and prospects of bilateral relations and avenues for their reinforcement, as well as to maintain consultation and coordination on regional and international issues of common concern.