Saudi foreign minister arrives in Istanbul for OIC meeting
The high-level meeting, to be hosted by Turkiye, will see foreign ministers from OIC member states convene on Saturday to discuss avenues for strengthening joint multilateral cooperation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The agenda also includes deliberations on regional developments and their broader international implications, SPA added.
The gathering comes amid heightened tensions across parts of the Islamic world, with participants expected to address key geopolitical challenges and reaffirm the OIC's collective stance on pressing issues.
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