Latest in Tag: OIC Highlight
Latest in Tag: OIC

OIC’s establishment of trust fund for Afghan banking system’s revival is great achievement: Qureshi
It is not a matter of the Taliban but 38 million people of Afghanistan. Afghan people are faced with hunger and famine. They urgently need medicine and food,” he remarked.

OIC calls for addressing Afghanistan’s economic, humanitarian crisis
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Hussain Ibrahim Taha, called on all Afghan parties to work to advance the interest of the Afghan people, protect lives, renounce violence and establish lasting peace, in order to achieve the aspirations and hopes of the Afghan people for stability, a decent life and prosperity.

OIC supports establishing Palestinian independent state, with Jerusalem as capital
Requested by the Palestinian leadership, the OIC organised a meeting for the 57-member body in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, to discuss US President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan.

Security of Arabian Gulf part, parcel of Arab national security: Al-Sisi
The OIC summit was held under the theme “Hand in Hand toward the Future.”

Oriental Weavers to deliver first phase of OIC before year-end
Egypt’s Oriental Weavers Group revealed new details about its planned industrial city, Orientals Industrial City (OIC), in Ain Sokhna, announcing that the project will be built on an area of 10.5m sqm at a cost of EGP 13bn. The new industrial city would be developed and managed by the company’s subsidiary Orientals for Industrial Development …

Egypt to host 8th ministerial meeting of OIC on Role of Women in Development
Women’s empowerment incorporated in Egypt’s 2014 constitution

OIC urgent summit calls for international protection for Palestinians
Egypt opens Rafah border crossing during Ramadan

It is time world recognises Palestinian state: OICÂ
Jerusalem inseparable part of occupied Palestinian territories, says Egyptian FM

Reports prove Qatari involvement in Libyan chaos: Shoukry
Shoukry met with African and Arab counterparts on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation assembly

Egypt supports political dialogue in Yemen, warns of infiltration by militants
Egypt supports the new Saudi secretary general of the OIC, saying he has sufficient experience to face challenges

Saudi OIC candidate praises Egypt amid Saudi decisions implying unstable bilateral relations
Saudi oil company Aramco cut its oil aid to Egypt for the second consecutive month

Egypt shifts from condemnation to support after Saudi Arabia replaces OIC secretary general
Madany resigned a few days after he mocked Al-Sisi’s remarks from during the National Youth Conference

OIC secretary general resigns following criticism after he mocked Al-Sisi
Eyad Madany’s resignation was due to health concerns, according to the OIC

Shoukry condemns OIC chief’s mockery of Al-Sisi
Shoukry’s condemnation was the second that was issued by the Foreign Affairs Ministry

Egypt, Saudi Arabia’s love-hate relationship begins to surface
Egypt condemned the missile attack, fired by Houthi rebels from Yemen, that targeted Mecca

Islamic countries must increase counter-terrorism efforts: Shoukry
Shoukry spoke on behalf of President Sisi at the Organisation of Islamic Countries conference

Sameh Shoukry to represent Egypt in OIC summit in Turkey
Topics such as Syrian and Palestinian cases, efforts to end the conflict in Yemen and Libya to be discussed at summit, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Egyptian FM to start Arab tour
Sameh Shoukry to visit Jordan Tuesday on first stop of tour

FM concludes first overseas trip
Shoukry met with several Arabic and African counterparts on sidelines of visit to Saudi Arabia for the OIC’s 41st session

New foreign minister in Saudi Arabia for first international visit
Sameh Shoukry meets Palestinian President during the Organization of the Islamic Conference’s session

Fahmy meets OIC head
Foreign minister and OIC secretary general discuss issues affecting Muslims around the world

Foreign Minister discusses issues facing Muslim World in OIC address
Events of last three years confirm Egypt is on path to democracy, says Fahmy

Arab League discusses possible Czech Embassy relocation to Jerusalem
Meeting addresses Czech proposal which has been broadly criticised by Arab and Islamic groups

Obama remarks on Egypt out of context says Fahmy
Foreign Minister clarifies Obama’s remarks on Egypt at UNGA

Israel raids home of Mufti
Mufti’s arrest sparks international condemnation from much of the Arab world

Muslim world hopes for better ties with new pope
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which represents 57 countries, expressed hope for better relations between Muslim states and the Vatican

SNC meets in Cairo to form new government
Syrian National Coalition puts several names forward to head the government while international efforts to solve the crisis continue, including President Mohamed Morsi’s Quartet

Egypt calls on Arab League to support Syria initiative
Foreign minister requests Arab League, OIC and Brahimi support for Morsi’s quartet initiative

Iran supports Egyptian solution to Syria
President Mohamed Morsi has said the plan will be unveiled once it is finalised

Morsi holds talks with Gul over Palestine, Syria
Palestinian factions to meet in Egypt next week for discussions