ISLAMABAD – The official anthem of the 48th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers, Hum Mustafavi Hain, was launched on Saturday.
It was jointly inaugurated by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhary.
Sung by Ali Zafar, the official anthem of the OIC was written by Jamiluddin Aali.
Official anthem of OIC SUMMIT 2022.
ft. @ImranKhanPTI @AliZafarsays pic.twitter.com/boEXKoW3xk— Ahmed Sheikh (@AhmSheikhh) March 19, 2022
Speaking on the occasion, the foreign minister thanked the information ministry for refreshing the old memories and emotions through the remixing of the song.
It is a matter of great honour for Pakistan that in a matter of few months, it is hosting the OIC meeting for the second time, he said, adding that the meeting is special as it is coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the creation of Pakistan, state broadcaster reported.
The key OIC session is set to be held on March 22-23 to discuss topics on Islamophobia, Afghanistan, Kashmir, and Palestine.
The OIC is the second largest organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents. The Organization is the collective voice of the Muslim world. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world, according to its website.
Pakistan is expecting 56 OIC member states to participate in the summit. However, Saad said that 48 countries have confirmed their participation in the key meeting.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar in his weekly media briefing on Friday said that the OIC session is being held under the theme of “Partnering for Unity, Justice, and Development”.
The theme tells Pakistan’s commitment to foster unity within the Ummah, advance the cause of justice for all Muslims, and promote prosperity and sustainable development for OIC Member States, Radio Pakistan reported.
The spokesperson said Prime Minister Imran Khan will make keynote address at the Inaugural Session.
He highlighted that Pakistan wanted to develop partnerships and bridges of cooperation across the Islamic world in order to promote collective interests and address the challenges being faced by Muslims.
