Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Why it Matters?
India strongly rejected the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) remarks on Indian Muslims, calling them unwarranted and influenced by Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism narrative.
What You Should Know?
OIC stands for Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
It is the second-largest international organisation after the United Nations, with 57 member states across four continents.
The OIC was established on 25 September 1969 in Rabat, Morocco, after the arson attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem.
The headquarters of the OIC is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The first OIC Charter was adopted in 1972, and the current charter was adopted at the 11th Islamic Summit in Dakar, Senegal (2008).
The OIC acts as the collective voice of the Muslim world and works to protect Muslim interests, promote peace, and eliminate discrimination against Muslims.
The OIC has consultative and cooperative status with the United Nations (UN) and other intergovernmental organisations.
Key focus areas under OIC-2025:
Peace and Security
Palestine and Al-Quds (Jerusalem)
Poverty Alleviation
Counter-Terrorism
Climate Change and Sustainability
Women Empowerment
Interfaith Harmony, etc.
Major organs of the OIC include:
Islamic Summit
Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM)
General Secretariat
Al-Quds Committee
It has three permanent committees:
Science and Technology
Economy and Trade
Information and Culture