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Djibouti backs dialogue and peace at OIC ministerial meeting

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Djibouti backs dialogue and peace at OIC ministerial meeting

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar took part in the 52nd session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad on 17 October 2026. He advocated solidarity among its members and the peaceful settlement of conflicts, and met Iraqi President Nizar Amidi to discuss bilateral relations, reports Lanation.

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, took part on Saturday 17 October in the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Baghdad, according to Djibouti’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Djibouti reaffirmed its commitment to Islamic solidarity, the peaceful settlement of conflicts and stronger cooperation between nations.

The meeting, held under the theme “Dialogue and Solidarity, two fundamental pillars for promoting peace and sustainable development”, brought together the foreign ministers of OIC member states. It took place in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.

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