State Secretary Sofiane Chaib Delivers Algeria's Address at the 52nd OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad

As part of his participation in the proceedings of the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), convened in Baghdad, capital of the Republic of Iraq, State Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of the National Community Abroad, Mr. Sofiane Chaib, delivered an address highlighting the critical international and regional context and the imperative to unify member states' efforts and strengthen coordination and solidarity to address growing crises and hotspots of tension. He underscored the need to formulate effective collective responses grounded in dialogue and the peaceful settlement of disputes, while upholding the principles of international law, state sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

The State Secretary reiterated Algeria's unwavering stance in support of the just Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, chief among which is their right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent, sovereign state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. He called for a unified position and actionable measures to counter the ongoing illegal practices of the occupation authorities, particularly those targeting the historical and legal status of Al-Quds, while maintaining efforts to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

Furthermore, Mr. Chaib emphasized the necessity of bolstering solidarity with member states experiencing conflicts and crises, intensifying efforts to combat Islamophobia and hate speech, and advancing economic and developmental cooperation to serve common interests and enhance the OIC's role and effectiveness.

The proceedings concluded with the adoption of the "Baghdad Declaration," alongside a series of resolutions on agenda items, notably backing the Palestinian cause, affirming solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the brotherly Republic of the Sudan, reforming the OIC, and promoting economic partnerships, intra-OIC trade, energy, and various developmental, cultural, and social domains.