27th Meeting of COMCEC Transport and Communications Working Group

The 27th Meeting of the COMCEC Transport and Communications Working Group (TCWG) was held on 14-15 September 2026 in Ankara, with the theme of “Designing Integrated Multimodal Transport Systems in OIC Member Countries”.

The Working Group elaborated on the experiences on multimodal transport and integrated systems in the OIC Member Countries and the practices to address challenges faced in this crucial area. The Working Group also discussed how to further enhance efforts for the betterment of integrated multimodal transport systems.

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TPS-OIC Trade Negotiating Committee (TNC) Meeting Was Held on 1 July 2026

TPS-OIC Trade Negotiating Committee (TNC) Meeting was held virtually on 1 July 2026 with the participation of Participating States and other OIC Member Countries, which have not joined the System yet. COMCEC Coordination Office (CCO) and Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT), as the co-Secretariats of the TNC, OIC General Secretariat, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretariat, SESRIC, SMIIC, and ICCD also attended the Meeting. The Meeting was hosted by Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye.

In the Meeting, the COMCEC Coordination Office (CCO) made a presentation on the findings of the questionnaires circulated regarding the implementation and expansion of TPS-OIC pursuant to the decision taken in the previous TNC Meeting. Challenges in the implementation of PRETAS and the current TPS-OIC framework were also discussed during the Meeting.

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13th Annual Coordination Meeting of COMCEC Focal Points was held on 9-10 June 2026

13th Annual Coordination Meeting of COMCEC Focal Points was held virtually on 9-10 June 2026 with the participation of COMCEC Working Groups and National Focal Points.

During the Meeting, the focal points were briefed on the latest developments concerning the COMCEC Working Groups and the COMCEC Project Support Programs. Comprehensive information was also provided on the activities carried out under the COMCEC framework. In addition, the focal points met within their respective cooperation areas—Trade, Financial Cooperation, Agriculture, Transport and Communications, Tourism, and Poverty Alleviation—to exchange views on forthcoming activities and discuss potential themes and research subjects for the 2027–2029 period.

The Meeting also featured an in-depth session on the key principles, procedures, and practical aspects of preparing and submitting project proposals under the COMCEC Project Funding Mechanism. Furthermore, representatives from The Gambia and Suriname shared their experiences and insights gained from the implementation of their projects, highlighting good practices and lessons learned. Besides representative of Syrian Arab Republic shared key insights regarding the recently started COMCEC Syria Program. The Meeting also included a hands-on exercise in which participants worked on the preparation of a sample project proposal within the framework of the funding mechanism.

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Eid Mubarak

We pray to Allah Almighty that the blessings of Eid al-Adha and the spirit of infaq bring peace, serenity, and prosperity to the entire Muslim Ummah. We wish you a blessed Eid in which our prayers, devotions, and sacrifices are accepted. Eid Mubarak!

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26th Meeting of the COMCEC Agriculture Working Group

The 26th Meeting of the COMCEC Agriculture Working Group was held on April 22nd , 2026, with the theme of “Promoting a Resilient Agriculture Sector against Climate Change in OIC
Member Countries” with the active participation of member countries and international organizations.

Representatives of the Member States and international institutions have shared their experiences and best practice examples about promoting a resilient agriculture sector against climate change and discussed how to enhance cooperation efforts under this important topic.

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25th Meeting of the COMCEC Financial Cooperation Working Group

The 25th Meeting of the COMCEC Financial Cooperation Working Group was held on April 22, 2026, under the theme of “Potential of Crowdfunding for Economic Development in the OIC Member Countries” with the active participation of representatives of member countries, international organizations, relevant COMCEC fora and private sector.

Participants exchanged experiences, shared best practices, and highlighted key challenges in this field. In addition, the innovative cooperation opportunities offered by crowdfunding mechanisms were comprehensively deliberated.

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