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- Decision was approved during extraordinary session of the OIC Council of FMs, held in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha on Sunday welcomed the reinstatement of the Syrian Arab Republic’s membership in the bloc, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
He called it a historic decision that reaffirmed the organization’s support for the Syrian people during a critical period in the country’s history, SPA added.
The decision was approved during the 20th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, held at the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah on Friday.
The meeting primarily focused on addressing the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and calls for their displacement from their land.
Taha emphasized that Syria’s reinstatement was aimed at facilitating a peaceful and secure political transition that restores the country’s institutions, territorial integrity, and standing among nations.
He also reiterated the General Secretariat’s commitment to working closely with Syria in support of the OIC’s objectives and strengthening joint Islamic action.
Syria was suspended from the OIC in 2012 following the outbreak of a brutal civil war, with member states citing concerns over human rights violations and the conflict’s impact on regional stability.
Its return marks a significant diplomatic shift, reflecting renewed engagement between Damascus and regional actors.
The OIC, comprising 57 member states, has long played a role in addressing issues of mutual concern across the Muslim world, including conflict resolution and humanitarian support.