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In the context of growing diplomatic engagement, Iraq is assuming the presidency of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation for a full year, a step extending beyond merely hosting the fifty-second session in Baghdad. Ambassador Hassanein Kamel, official spokesperson for the 52nd session, explained that Iraq heading the council constitutes a prominent diplomatic responsibility, granting the country a pivotal role in managing and following up on the organization's work, alongside advancing coordination and cooperation frameworks among member states to support joint Islamic action. Highlighting the strategic significance of this event, Kamel noted that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation represents the second-largest international body after the United Nations, encompassing 57 member states, which underscores its influential weight in addressing vital files and discussing issues of mutual interest. This presidency coincides with convening the 52nd session in Baghdad, consolidating Iraqi diplomatic presence and reinforcing joint cooperation among member states.
