A delegation of Uzbekistan, led by the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhromjon Aloyev, participated in the 52^nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held on October 17–18^th in Baghdad, reports Dunyo IA.

According to the information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, session addressed pressing issues on the international and regional agenda, including maintaining peace and security, resolving conflicts, combating terrorism and strengthening cooperation among OIC member states.

In his address, Bakhromjon Aloyev emphasized the importance of strengthening dialogue and solidarity across the Islamic world and resolving conflicts peacefully, exclusively through political and diplomatic means, dialogue and negotiations. He also outlined Uzbekistan’s principled position on the Palestinian issue and highlighted the need to support Afghanistan’s socioeconomic recovery and promote its regional integration.

Particular attention was given to promoting enlightened Islam, developing scientific and cultural cooperation and drawing on Central Asia’s experience in strengthening regional trust and good-neighbourly relations.

On the sidelines of the session, a number of bilateral meetings were held with representatives of OIC member states. The discussions focused on prospects for expanding political dialogue, developing trade and economic cooperation and strengthening engagement within international organizations.