Baghdad:Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with D-8 Secretary-General Suhail Mahmood during the 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's Council of Foreign Ministers to discuss enhancing economic and trade cooperation among member states.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdelatty commended Mahmood for his efforts since assuming office and emphasized the need for ongoing coordination to further the organization's goals and expand collaborative initiatives.

The discussions highlighted Egypt's proactive role in the D-8, referencing its hosting of the group's 11th summit in December 2024 and various ministerial meetings during its presidency, which focused on sectors such as tourism, health, and trade. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's dedication to increasing trade and investment within the member states and supporting intra-group trade.

Preparations for the forthcoming D-8 summit in Indonesia were also a topic of the meeting. Egypt is set to formally transfer the presidency to Indonesia. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of building on the successes of Egypt's tenure while supporting Indonesia's priorities, including economic integration, the blue economy, green transition, and digital cooperation.