On October 17-18, the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Baghdad, the capital of the Republic of Iraq. A delegation of Turkmenistan took part. A key outcome of the session was the adoption, on Turkmenistan’s initiative, of the resolution The Role of a Policy of Neutrality in Maintaining and Strengthening International Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development within the OIC Space and Globally."

The session considered current international and regional issues, the strengthening of peace and security, and the expansion of political, trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation among the organization’s member states.

The resolution again received the support of OIC member states. This confirms international recognition of the policy of neutrality as an effective tool for strengthening peace, security and sustainable development.

During the session, the Turkmen delegation delivered a statement outlining the priority areas of Turkmenistan’s cooperation with the OIC. Particular attention was given to Turkmenistan’s foreign policy initiatives aimed at strengthening international trust, developing dialogue and preventive diplomacy, and ensuring the rule of international law.

In this context, the delegation noted the importance of the idea, put forward on Turkmenistan’s initiative, of declaring 2028 the Year of International Law. The initiative has received the support of the United Nations General Assembly.

Expanding cooperation in education, science and culture was also addressed. In particular, it was noted that in 2026 Turkmenistan obtained observer status in the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), which opens new opportunities for cooperation in these areas.

The Turkmen side expressed interest in further strengthening partnership with OIC member states in trade and economic, energy, transport and communications, and humanitarian fields.

Turkmenistan’s participation in the 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers and the adoption of the resolution proposed by the Turkmen side are further evidence of the consistent implementation of the country’s foreign policy course, aimed at strengthening peace, trust and multilateral cooperation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan