ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP):Pakistan has been elected as member of the governing boards of Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Subsidiary Organs during the 41st session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs (ICECS) being held in Jeddah from March 13-15, 2018.
The OIC subsidiary organs include: i) Islamic Centre for the Development of Trade (ICDT), Headquarters; Casablanca ii) Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Headquarters; Dhaka iii) Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), Headquarters; Istanbul, said a press statement issued here on Wednesday.
Pakistan’s election to these organs reflects its deep engagement with the OIC and its endeavours to enhance cooperation in various fields among the Muslim countries. It also makes manifestation of the trust and confidence that Pakistan enjoys among the OIC member countries.
Pakistan would play an active role in these bodies to promote intra OIC trade, excellence in education and development in Islamic art and culture. The country is host to the OIC Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH).