High Commissioner for Pakistan to Bangladesh Mr Imran Ahmed Siddiqui on Sunday said Pakistan would continue to work with other OIC Member States including Bangladesh, towards harnessing 'collective ambition' into 'concrete action', and to take tangible steps to further strengthen bonds of Islamic solidarity and cooperation.
He briefed media on the day on the agenda and possible outcome of the 48th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers to be held in Islamabad on 22-23 March, 2022. A special meeting on Rohingya issue will also be held on the sidelines of the Session, he said.
The High Commissioner expressed confidence that the 48th CFM would prove to be a landmark Session in Muslim Ummah's combined efforts to chart a joint Islamic way forward. On part of Muslim Ummah, Pakistan remains committed to support all efforts aimed at promoting unity, brotherhood and prosperity among the Muslim world.
The High Commissioner emphasised that the 48th Session had special significance as it was coinciding with the 75th anniversary of Pakistan's independence. All the Heads of Delegation will be invited to witness the traditional 'Pakistan Day Parade' on 23 March 2022 as 'Guests of Honor', he said.
Highlighting the significance of the OIC, Mr Siddiqui said the OIC is the second largest international organisation after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents. Pakistan is the founding member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, which constitutes collective voice of over 1.5 billion Muslims.
