Erdogan congratulates Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed on OIC secretary-general election
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent a congratulatory message to Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed on his unanimous election as OIC secretary-general.
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AIIsmail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, has received a congratulatory message from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his unanimous election during the 23rd extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, recently held in Jeddah.
In his message, President Erdogan extended his sincere congratulations and best wishes to the secretary-general for success in his new role, expressing confidence in Ould Cheikh Ahmed's ability to advance the organization's mission and strengthen Islamic solidarity and joint action. Erdogan also reaffirmed Turkey's commitment and readiness to provide all forms of support to the OIC General Secretariat to enhance its noble work.
In a related context, and in his capacity as chairman of the OIC Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC), President Erdogan invited the secretary-general to attend the 42nd ministerial session of COMCEC, scheduled to take place in Istanbul from October 31 to November 3, 2026, under the theme: 'Developing effective trade finance tools to increase exports in member states.' He also briefed the secretary-general on the session's agenda, highlighting the committee's central role in promoting economic and trade integration among member states through strategic programs and initiatives, including the Preferential Trade System and capacity-building projects.
On political and humanitarian matters, President Erdogan emphasized the critical developmental and social situation in the Palestinian territories, stressing the need for international and Islamic efforts to support the resilience of the Palestinian people and their national institutions, particularly through economic assistance programs for Jerusalem. He also praised the launch of the COMCEC program for Syria, expressing deep appreciation to the General Secretariat for its ongoing support and coordination with the organization's specialized bodies.