ISLAMABAD: Two-day conference of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation will start today (Tuesday) with a heavy agenda covering Kashmir, Palestine, Afghanistan and other contemporary challenges facing the Islamic world.
A number of ministerial delegations from the member countries arrived in the federal capital on Monday.
Pakistan is hosting the 48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on March 22-23, coinciding with the 75th anniversary celebrations of our independence, said a statement of Foreign Office.
The statement said the Theme of the Session – “Partnering for Unity, Justice, and Development” – represents the member countries’ commitment to foster unity within the Ummah, advance the cause of justice for all Muslim peoples, and promote prosperity and sustainable development for OIC States.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is attending the OIC conference as a “special guest.” He will also address one of the sessions of the OIC conference. The Chinese top diplomat will also attend the Pakistan Day parade, where the recently inducted J-10C fighter jets provided by China would be on display.
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