Iraq Assumes Chairmanship of OIC Group at United Nations in New York

Ambassador Luqman Abdul Rahim Al-Faily, Iraq's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, assumed the chairmanship of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation group, succeeding Ambassador Ahmed Yildiz, the Permanent Representative of Turkey. During the group's meeting held at the UN headquarters, Ambassador Al-Faily expressed gratitude and appreciation for the Turkish presidency's efforts during its tenure, emphasizing Iraq's commitment to enhancing cooperation and coordination among member states and unifying positions on matters of common interest. He affirmed Iraq's dedication, during its chairmanship, to supporting issues of the Islamic world, foremost among them the Palestinian cause, strengthening Islamic solidarity, and activating multilateral work to serve the shared interests of member states and contribute to consolidating international peace and security. Iraq's assumption of the group's chairmanship underscores its role in multilateral diplomacy and continues its efforts to strengthen its active presence in international forums, especially following its leadership of the Group of 77 and China in 2025, reflecting its commitment to contributing to the coordination of international positions and defending common interests.