SESRIC hosted a delegation of young diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine, accompanied by representatives from Diplomacy Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Türkiye, at its Headquarters in Ankara. The delegation was warmly received by H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK, Director General of SESRIC.

At the outset, the visiting delegation received an in-depth presentation on the history, structure, and mission of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, providing valuable insights into the OIC’s Charter of fostering cooperation among its member states. Furthermore, the delegation was presented with an overview of SESRIC’s core activities, focusing on its three mandated areas of work: statistics, research, and training & technical cooperation. These initiatives were discussed in the context of how they contribute to the development and empowerment of OIC countries, including Palestine.

Following the presentation, H.E. SELÇUK came together with the visiting delegation and underscored the significance of the Palestinian cause, a central issue for the OIC. She also highlighted the commitment of OIC and SESRIC in supporting Palestine across various domains, especially in efforts aimed at socio-economic development and capacity-building.

The visit served as a platform for the exchange of ideas and emphasized the importance of building stronger ties with Palestinian institutions. In this vein, SESRIC reaffirmed its readiness to continue supporting Palestine through targeted programs that promote capacity development, knowledge sharing, and technical assistance.

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