Who are the 57 members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation?
Summary
Leaders from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League held a summit in Doha to address tensions with Israel after a recent attack in Qatar. This summit seeks to develop a unified response from the Muslim-majority nations represented by these organizations.Key Facts
- The summit in Doha focused on reacting to an Israeli attack on a Hamas office in Qatar that killed six people.
- Leaders worked on a draft resolution to propose actions against Israel.
- The Arab League consists of 22 member states, including countries from North Africa to the Gulf.
- The OIC has 57 member countries with significant Muslim populations across various continents.
- The Arab League was founded in 1945, while the OIC was established in 1969.
- The OIC aims to protect Islamic holy sites and promote interests of Muslim-majority countries.
- The Arab League accounts for about a quarter of global oil production.
- Members of the Arab League are also members of the OIC.
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