The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is participating in the 45th session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs, of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is being held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, January 22-24, to prepare for the next session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC’s Member States.

During the opening session, which saw the participation of several officials and representatives of Member States, organs and institutions operating within OIC’s framework, the new bureau was elected under the presidency of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, in addition to approving the draft agenda and draft work program and discussing reports on OIC’s subsidiary organs.
The commission’s agenda includes discussing the 2022 activity reports of the specialized bodies, including ICESCO’s activity report, and approving the final report and draft decisions issued by the commission, which will be presented during the 49th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers due to be held in Nouakchott, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on March 16-17, 2023.

Mr. Mohamed Hedi Shili, Head of the Department of Legal Affairs and International Standards, will represent ICESCO at the meeting.