Kazakhstan Participated in the 52nd Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
Baghdad, October 18, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev participated in the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OICCFM).
During the meeting, the heads of delegations of the OIC Member States discussed pressing issues on the international and regional agenda, paying particular attention to the situation in the Islamic world and ways to resolve military-political and humanitarian crises, including the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The participants emphasized the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East, strengthening peace and ensuring regional stability.
In his statement, Arman Issagaliyev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s unwavering commitment to the peaceful settlement of international and regional conflicts exclusively through political and diplomatic means, in accordance with the principles of international law and the UN Charter. He also underscored the importance of strengthening multilateral dialogue and consolidating the efforts of the OIC Member States to promote peace, security and sustainable development.
Particular importance was attached to issues of relevance to Kazakhstan, including nuclear non-proliferation, strengthening food security, developing transport and logistics connectivity, expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, digitalization and advanced technologies, as well as promoting environmental initiatives, including the rehabilitation of the territory of the former Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site.
An important outcome of the session for Kazakhstan was the election of Ambassador Bagdat Amreyev to the position of Assistant Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for Administration and Finance. This decision demonstrates the high level of trust among OIC member states in Kazakhstan and recognizes its contribution to the development of multilateral cooperation within the Organization
Following the 52nd Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, a package of resolutions covering political, economic, legal, cultural and humanitarian issues was adopted. All initiatives put forward by Kazakhstan were duly reflected and incorporated into the relevant outcome documents of the OIC CFM.