15th OIC Summit Starts in Gambia to Promote Cooperation, Solidarity

The 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) commenced on Saturday in the Gambian capital, Banjul, with an anticipated gathering of world leaders representing the 57 member countries of the OIC and beyond.

The summit aims to foster cooperation and solidarity among member countries, aligning efforts to achieve shared goals outlined in the OIC charter.

In addition to its focus on unity and collective action, the summit endeavors to stimulate economic growth by revitalizing small and medium enterprises and promoting domestic economies.

The summit, with the central theme “Enhancing unity and solidarity through dialogue for sustainable development,” will also address global issues, notably the current situation in Palestine and the ongoing Israeli war in the Gaza Strip, which has killed over 34,000 people.