OIC convenes emergency meeting in Istanbul to address Israeli aggression against Iran
Top diplomats from Muslim nations gather in Türkiye to discuss volatile regional situation amid existential threat from Israel
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is holding an emergency session of foreign ministers in Istanbul on June 21 to discuss the escalating crisis triggered by Israeli military aggression against Iran.
The high-level meeting aims to produce a coordinated response from the Muslim world amid rising regional tensions. Senior leaders from across OIC member states are attending the conference.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is inaugurating the session with an opening address. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is also delivering remarks during the proceedings.
Pakistan is represented by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is arriving in Istanbul. Dar is outlining Pakistan’s official position regarding the Israeli strikes and advocating for a unified and strategic response from OIC countries.
On the sidelines of the summit, Dar is holding several bilateral meetings with key counterparts.
Scheduled engagements include discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain, as well as senior representatives from Türkiye, Malaysia, Egypt, Kuwait, and Azerbaijan.
In a related development, the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir is also convening in Istanbul on Sunday.
The meeting focuses on reviewing the latest developments in Indian-administered Kashmir and reaffirming support for the Kashmiri people.
The back-to-back meetings in Istanbul come at a time of heightened instability in the Middle East.
Member states are using the platform to bolster diplomatic coordination and reinforce calls for de-escalation, solidarity, and adherence to international law.
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