Organisation of Islamic cooperation

Current Context: India strongly criticised the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for making “unwarranted and factually incorrect” statements during its Foreign Ministers’ meeting, accusing Pakistan of hijacking the OIC agenda with terrorism rhetoric.

ABOUT ORGANISATION OF ISLAMIC COOPERATION

• Founded: 25 September 1969 in Rabat, Morocco, now the world’s second-largest intergovernmental organisation after the UN, with 57 member states.
• Aim: Promote Islamic values, protect sovereignty, and foster economic, social, and political cooperation; contributes to international peace and security.
• Official Languages: Arabic, English, and French.
• Main Bodies:
  • Islamic Summit Conference: Supreme authority meeting every 3 years.
  • Council of Foreign Ministers: Meets annually to review and guide OIC policies.
  • General Secretariat: Executes decisions from ISC and CFM.
  • Headquarters: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Partnerships: Works with UN agencies, governments, and civil society organisations to address global Muslim concerns.