Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A delegation from Uzbekistan led by First Deputy Foreign Minister Bakhromjon Aloev took part in the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Baghdad on 17–18 October 2026, Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.
Participants discussed pressing international and regional issues, including maintaining peace and security, resolving conflicts, combating terrorism and strengthening cooperation among OIC member states.
In his address, Aloev stressed the need to strengthen dialogue and solidarity across the Islamic world. He also called for conflicts to be resolved peacefully through political and diplomatic means, including dialogue and negotiations.
The first deputy foreign minister conveyed Uzbekistan’s principled position on the Palestinian issue and highlighted the importance of supporting Afghanistan’s socioeconomic recovery and integration into regional processes.
Other topics included promoting enlightened Islam, developing scientific and cultural exchanges, and drawing on Central Asia’s experience to build regional trust and good-neighbourly relations.
On the sidelines of the session, the Uzbek delegation held several bilateral meetings with representatives of OIC member states. The sides discussed prospects for expanding political dialogue, trade and economic cooperation, and engagement within international organisations.
