Fidan hosts OIC envoys at Ramadan iftar, touts Islamic unity amid global crises

2026-02-26 - 03:12

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan hosted ambassadors from Organization of Islamic Cooperation member and observer states, alongside representatives of OIC institutions based in Türkiye, at a Ramadan iftar program in the capital Wednesday evening. The fast-breaking dinner at a hotel provided diplomatic engagement during the holy month, according to sources. OIC's Evolving Role In a social media message following the gathering, Fidan highlighted the OIC's increasingly active role in establishing global justice and facilitating coordinated Islamic world responses to humanitarian and political crises. "The OIC plays an increasingly active role in establishing global justice while ensuring joint action by the Islamic world in the face of humanitarian and political crises," he stated, reaffirming Türkiye's commitment as chair of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers. Ramadan Message Fidan expressed hope that "this blessed month brings peace and tranquility to all humanity" and extended gratitude to participating ambassadors. The gathering reflects Ankara's continued leadership within the Islamic world and its efforts to maintain dialogue among Muslim nations, particularly amid regional tensions and humanitarian challenges affecting OIC members.