BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Tajikistan’s
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Idibek Kalandar and
Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed discussed bilateral cooperation in Baghdad
on October 18, 2026.
According to the Tajik Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting
was held on the sidelines of the 52nd Session of the Council of
Foreign Ministers of the OIC member states.
The sides reviewed prospects for further developing cooperation
between Tajikistan and the organization and exchanged views on
current international and regional issues.
Tajikistan participates in the OIC’s activities as part of its
broader engagement with international and regional institutions.
Cooperation within the organization provides opportunities to
exchange views on shared priorities, strengthen diplomatic contacts
and explore areas for joint initiatives.
The OIC brings together countries across the Middle East, Asia,
Africa and other regions. Its agenda includes cooperation in
economic and social development, education, science, culture and
humanitarian affairs, alongside discussions on international and
regional challenges.
Further engagement between Tajikistan and the organization could
provide a framework for maintaining political dialogue and
exploring opportunities for cooperation in areas of mutual
interest.
