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Iraq has strongly condemned ongoing Israeli aggressions in Syria and Lebanon, a stance articulated by Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein during the annual Ministerial Coordination Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in New York. It underscored Iraq's consistent call for respecting state sovereignty, territorial integrity, and strict adherence to international law and the UN Charter. Foreign Minister Hussein delivered his address on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the eighty-first session of the UN General Assembly. The meeting was attended by OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, where the Iraqi minister congratulated him on his new duties and conveyed Baghdad's full support for the organization. Emphasizing its regional and international role, Iraq reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening OIC efforts in promoting Islamic solidarity and supporting key Islamic issues, notably the Palestinian cause and Al-Quds Al-Sharif. Iraq also announced its full readiness to host the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC member states in Baghdad on October 17 and 18, 2026, stressing its logistical and security readiness to welcome participating delegations. Hussein commended the organization's efforts in fostering cooperation among members in sustainable development and promoting constructive dialogue and coordination. He reiterated Iraq's consistent position advocating for prioritizing diplomacy and dialogue for unresolved issues, and rejecting destabilizing military and hostile actions in the Middle East.
