OIC reinstates Syria’s membership after 12-year suspension

JEDDAH — The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has decided to reinstate Syria’s membership in the organization, ending a 12-year suspension. During the 20th extraordinary session held at the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah, the council assigned the OIC Secretary-General to take the necessary steps to implement the decision and submit a report at the next session. The decision follows Syria’s formal request to regain its membership and marks a shift from the 2012 resolution that had suspended its participation. Under Article 10 of the OIC Charter, the Council of Foreign Ministers has the authority to reinstate membership. The OIC Secretary-General has been tasked with overseeing the implementation of this resolution and providing updates at the next ministerial meeting. — SG