Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

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  • Tehran to host OIC science ministers in spring 2025-02-23 15:01

    Tehran to host OIC science ministers in spring

    TEHRAN –Iran will play host to the science ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the upcoming spring, Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said.

  • Farzin 2024-10-01 13:42

    OIC members discussing establishment of joint monetary channel among Islamic nations

    TEHRAN – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Mohammadreza Farzin said the negotiations have begun for establishing a joint monetary channel among Islamic countries, Mehr News Agency reported.

  • trade 2024-09-28 14:40

    Iran’s trade with OIC member states rises 14%

    TEHRAN - The value of the trade exchanges between Iran and the other 56 members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) reached $32.2 billion in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-September 21), registering a 14 percent increase compared to the same period a year earlier, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.

  • trade 2024-09-08 14:14

    Iran’s trade with OIC member states rises 15%

    TEHRAN - The value of the trade exchanges between Iran and the other 56 members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) reached $26.7 billion in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), registering a 15 percent increase compared to the same period a year earlier.

  • iran, oic, foreign ministry 2024-08-31 22:05

    Israeli regime primary obstacle to Islamic world’s stability: official

    TEHRAN- The director general of the International Peace and Security Department at the Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated that the Zionist regime represents the primary barrier to achieving stability and sustainable development within the Islamic world and the broader region.

  • VP pledges to pursue joining OIC Women's Development Organization 2024-08-14 15:54

    VP pledges to pursue joining OIC Women's Development Organization

    TEHRAN - Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the newly-appointed vice-president for Women and Family Affairs, has said the administration will follow up on a bill to join the Women's Development Organization of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), IRNA reported.

  • Uzbekistan conference highlights sustainable growth and digital shift in Islamic tourism 2024-06-04 09:07

    By Afshin Majlesi 

    Uzbekistan conference highlights sustainable growth and digital shift in Islamic tourism

    UZBEKISTAN, Khiva - The historical city of Khiva welcomed delegates from across the Islamic world for the 12th Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers (ICTM) from May 31 to June 2. Organized in close collaboration with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the conference focused on the theme "Development of the Tourism Industry in a Sustainable and Resilient Way."

  • From Yazd to Khiva: twin gems of ancient architecture and culture 2024-05-27 22:18

    By Afshin Majlesi

    From Yazd to Khiva: twin gems of ancient architecture and culture

    UZBEKISTAN, Tashkent - In the vast expanse of Asia, among the myriad of ancient cities, two stand out for their striking similarities and rich cultural heritage: Yazd in Iran and Khiva in Uzbekistan. 

  • OIC Palestine 2024-05-22 21:56

    OIC: Historic step in line with intl. law

    The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) applauded announcements from Spain, Norway, and Ireland to recognize Palestine as a state.

  • Tehran, Riyadh consider re-establishing direct flights 2024-05-05 17:20

    Tehran, Riyadh consider re-establishing direct flights

    TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has held discussions with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, regarding the facilitation of commercial visas and the resumption of direct flights between the two nations.

  • Mass graves 2024-04-22 22:05

    Mass graves expose Israeli “war crimes”

    The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned “the horrific massacres” committed by Israel following the uncovering of mass graves in the courtyard of Nasser Medical Complex in the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

  • Arab-Islamic summit 2024-03-06 19:54

    By Mona Hojat Ansari

    Inaction kills

    Israel is not losing any sleep after the second Muslim gathering since Oct. 7

    TEHRAN - As Israel’s vainglorious patina of invincibility shattered on October 7, the Palestinian question was put back at the top of the agenda among Arab states that had already formed ties with the regime and were looking to further enhance them under the so-called Abraham Accords. 

  • fm 2024-03-05 22:01

    Tehran calls on Islamic nations to intensify efforts against Israel

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister on Tuesday said Muslim countries should take more decisive and concrete steps to pressure Israel to cease its genocidal attacks on Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.

  • raisi 2023-11-11 16:33

    Iran president visits Saudi Arabia for Islamic summit on Gaza

    TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in the Saudi capital for a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders on the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip.

  • abdol 2023-10-19 00:07

    Iran calls on Islamic nations to sanction Israel in response to its war crimes

    TEHRAN – Islamic countries should impose sanctions against Israel, including an oil embargo to punish the regime for its heinous crimes against Palestinian civilians, said Iran’s foreign minister on Wednesday.

  • OIC 2023-10-08 23:18

    Riyadh concerned about Tehran response to normalizing ties with Israel: ex-official

    TEHRAN- An ex-Iranian envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has said that Saudi Arabia is worried about Iran’s response to the establishment of relations between Riyadh and the Israeli regime.

  • Raisi, Erdogan 2023-04-08 20:34

    Iran president urges Islamic action against Israel crimes

    TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi spoke by phone with a number of Muslim leaders in the wake of Israel’s aggression against the Palestinian people.

  • women 2023-02-01 18:25

    Iran seeking OIC Women Development Organization membership

    TEHRAN – The vice presidency for women and family affairs has submitted a bill to the Majlis (Iranian parliament) for joining the Women Development Organization of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

  • Ezzatollah Zarghami 2022-06-29 18:30

    Tourism brings world security and peace: Iran minister

    TEHRAN – Tourism can facilitate interactions between nations and improve stability and security, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said. 

  • Raisi-Ambassadors 2022-04-29 21:26

    “Internal disputes must be resolved through dialogue”

    Raisi says it’s time for Islamic states to unite

    TEHRAN— Speaking at the gathering of the ambassadors of Islamic countries in Tehran, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi stressed the need for unity among Islamic countries. He also criticized normalization with the Israeli regime.

  • FM 2022-04-29 18:46

    Iran FM, foreign officials discuss Quds Day

    TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian held phone conversations on Thursday with a number of foreign officials discussing a variety of issues including World Quds Day.