The online OIC Countries List is now accessible, providing the names of all Muslim nations that are part of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Established in 1969, OIC is an international organization comprising 57 member states, making it the second-largest intergovernmental organization globally, following the United Nations. Its formation aimed to give a collective voice to Muslim countries worldwide, addressing political, economic, and social issues.
The primary objective of OIC is to promote and safeguard the interests and well-being of the Muslim world. It strives to enhance cooperation and solidarity among member states in various areas, including political affairs, economic cooperation, social development, cultural exchange, and scientific collaboration. OIC is dedicated to protecting the rights of Muslims and supporting their global causes.
OIC Countries List 2024
| Sr. No. | Country Name | Member Since | National Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arab Republic of EGYPT | 1969 | 23-Jul |
| 2 | BRUNEI-DARUSSALAM | 1984 | 23-Feb |
| 3 | BURKINA-FASO (then Upper Volta) | 1974 | 11-Dec |
| 4 | Federal Republic of NIGERIA | 1986 | 01-Oct |
| 5 | Hashemite Kingdom of JORDAN | 1969 | 25-May |
| 6 | Islamic Republic of AFGHANISTAN | 1969 | 19-Aug |
| 7 | Islamic Republic of IRAN | 1969 | 11-Feb |
| 8 | Islamic Republic of MAURITANIA | 1969 | 28-Nov |
| 9 | Islamic Republic of PAKISTAN | 1969 | 23-Mar |
| 10 | Kingdom of BAHRAIN | 1972 | 16-Dec |
| 11 | Kingdom of MOROCCO | 1969 | 30-Jul |
| 12 | Kingdom of SAUDI ARABIA | 1969 | 23-Sep |
| 13 | KYRGYZ Republic | 1992 | 31-Aug |
| 14 | Libya | 1969 | 24-Dec |
| 15 | MALAYSIA | 1969 | 31-Aug |
| 16 | People’s Democratic Republic of ALGERIA | 1969 | 01-Nov |
| 17 | People’s Republic of BANGLADESH | 1974 | 26-Mar |
| 18 | Republic of ALBANIA | 1992 | 28-Nov |
| 19 | Republic of AZERBAIJAN | 1992 | 28-May |
| 20 | Republic of BENIN | 1983 | 01-Aug |
| 21 | Republic of CAMEROON | 1974 | 20-May |
| 22 | Republic of CHAD | 1969 | 11-Aug |
| 23 | Republic of COTE D’IVOIRE | 2001 | 07-Aug |
| 24 | Republic of DJIBOUTI | 1978 | 27-Jun |
| 25 | Republic of GABON | 1974 | 17-Aug |
| 26 | Republic of GUINEA | 1969 | 02-Oct |
| 27 | Republic of GUINEA-BISSAU | 1974 | 24-Sep |
| 28 | Republic of GUYANA | 1998 | 23-Feb |
| 29 | Republic of INDONESIA | 1969 | 17-Aug |
| 30 | Republic of IRAQ | 1975 | –/– |
| 31 | Republic of KAZAKHSTAN | 1995 | 16-Dec |
| 32 | Republic of LEBANON | 1969 | 22-Nov |
| 33 | Republic of MALDIVES | 1976 | 26-Jul |
| 34 | Republic of MALI | 1969 | 22-Sep |
| 35 | Republic of MOZAMBIQUE | 1994 | 25-Jun |
| 36 | Republic of NIGER | 1969 | 18-Dec |
| 37 | Republic of SENEGAL | 1969 | 04-Apr |
| 38 | Republic of SIERRA LEONE | 1972 | 27-Apr |
| 39 | Republic of SOMALIA | 1969 | 01-Jul |
| 40 | Republic of SURINAME | 1996 | 25-Nov |
| 41 | Republic of TAJIKISTAN | 1992 | 09-Sep |
| 42 | Republic of The Gambia | 1974 | 18-Feb |
| 43 | Republic of The SUDAN | 1969 | 01-Jan |
| 44 | Republic of TOGO | 1997 | 27-Apr |
| 45 | Republic of TUNISIA | 1969 | 20-Mar |
| 46 | Republic of Türkiye | 1969 | 29-Oct |
| 47 | Republic of UGANDA | 1974 | 09-Oct |
| 48 | Republic of UZBEKISTAN | 1996 | 01-Sep |
| 49 | Republic of YEMEN | 1969 | 22-May |
| 50 | State of KUWAIT | 1969 | 25-Feb |
| 51 | State of PALESTINE | 1969 | 15-Nov |
| 52 | State of QATAR | 1972 | 18-Dec |
| 53 | State of The UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) | 1972 | 02-Dec |
| 54 | Sultanate of OMAN | 1972 | 18-Nov |
| 55 | SYRIAN Arab Republic | 1972 | 17-Apr |
| 56 | Turkmenistan | 1992 | 27-Sep |
| 57 | Union of The COMOROS | 1976 | 06-Jul |
The organization conducts summits, ministerial meetings, and specialized conferences to address issues affecting the Muslim world. It also oversees subsidiary organs like the Islamic Development Bank, the Islamic Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, and the Statistical, Economic, and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries.
OIC actively fosters dialogue and understanding among different civilizations and religions, aiming to promote peace and resolve conflicts through peaceful means. Its initiatives include addressing human rights, combating terrorism, supporting Palestinian rights, and resolving regional conflicts within member countries. Operating on the principle of consensus among member states, OIC is led by a Secretary-General, elected by member states, with its General Secretariat headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Secretary-General oversees the day-to-day operations of the organization.
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