SESRIC Activities - Highlights

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Addressed the ICYF Event on 'New Horizons for Poverty Eradication: A Future Pact in the Age of Technology and AI'
Date : 17 October 2024 Venue : Online, Istanbul Türkiye

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK participated in a panel discussion organized by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The event, titled "New Horizons for Poverty Eradication: A Future Pact in the Age of Technology and AI," focused on sustainable strategies to combat poverty, aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the OIC-2025 Programme of Action.

SESRIC and IsDB Group Organized the 13th Session of the OIC Statistical Commission (OIC-StatCom)
Date : 15-16 October 2024 Venue : SESRIC Headquarters, Ankara Türkiye

SESRIC, in its capacity as the Secretariat of the OIC Statistical Commission (OIC-StatCom), organized the 13th Session of the OIC-StatCom in a hybrid format at its Headquarters in Ankara, Republic of Türkiye, on 15-16 October 2024. The session was held in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group.

SESRIC and Diplomacy Academy of Türkiye Strengthen Cooperation for Capacity Building
Date : 11 October 2024 Venue : Ankara Türkiye

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Prof. Dr. Mesut ÖZCAN, Director of the Diplomacy Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, to reinforce collaboration in areas of shared goals, with a specific focus on capacity-building programmes.

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Participates in the AZHAB Forum in Baku
Date : 08-09 October 2024 Venue : Baku Azerbaijan

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK participated in the Halal Business Forum (AZHAB) held on 8-9 October 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The forum was organised by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBIA) in partnership with international organisations such as OIC, SESRIC, SMIIC and ICCD.

SESRIC Participates in the First Meeting of the OIC Intergovernmental Expert Group on the Programme of Action
Date : 01-03 October 2024 Venue : Jeddah Saudi Arabia

The SESRIC delegation, led by H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK, participated in the First Meeting of the OIC Intergovernmental Expert Group held at the OIC General Secretariat Headquarters in Jeddah Saudi Arabia on 1-3 October 20024 to discuss the draft Programme of Action for the decade 2026-2035.

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Addressed the 6th Meeting of the OIC-COMCEC Central Banks Forum as Lead Speaker
Date : 29-30 September 2024 Venue : Istanbul Türkiye

In its capacity as the Secretariat, the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye organised the 6th Meeting of the OIC-COMCEC Central Banks Forum, in Istanbul, Türkiye. The meeting gathered 57 governors and senior officials from the Central Banks of 21 OIC countries, along international institutions representatives to discuss the global economic outlook and explore ways to enhance cooperation among OIC countries within the framework of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC) financial cooperation agenda.

SESRIC Launch Event: Statistical Yearbook on OIC Member Countries & The New Version of the OIC Statistics (OICSTAT) Database
Date : 26 September 2024 Venue : SESRIC, Ankara Türkiye

SESRIC hosted a special event at its headquarters in Ankara to officially launch the 2023 edition of the “Statistical Yearbook on OIC Member Countries” and the new version of the OIC Statistics Database (OICStat). The event was attended by the Ambassadors of Bangladesh, Palestine, Mauritania, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia, along with representatives from various embassies and international organizations, researchers, and officials from the relevant Turkish national institutions, notably the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat).

SESRIC Hosts Delegation of Young Diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait
Date : 24 September 2024 Venue : SESRIC, Ankara Türkiye

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

H.E. Amb. Dr. İrfan NEZİROĞLU Pays Courtesy Visit to SESRIC
Date : 23 September 2024 Venue : Ankara Türkiye

H.E. Amb. Dr. İrfan NEZİROĞLU, Director General of Support Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye and Ambassador Designate of Republic of Türkiye to Islamic Republic of Pakistan, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK at SESRIC Headquarters in Ankara.

Prof. Dr. Murat YÜLEK, Rector of OSTIM Technical University, Visits H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK to Explore Collaborative Opportunities with SESRIC
Date : 20 September 2024 Venue : Ankara Türkiye

Prof. Dr. Murat YÜLEK, Rector of OSTIM Technical University, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK at the SESRIC Headquarters in Ankara. The meeting underscored the potential for collaboration between OSTIM Technical University and SESRIC, focusing on the fields of higher education, research, and economic development.

H.E. Amb. Isiaka A. IMAM, Secretary General of D-8, Pays Courtesy Visit to H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK
Date : 06 September 2024 Venue : Ankara Türkiye

H.E. Amb. Isiaka A. IMAM, Secretary General of the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK at the Centre's Headquarters in Ankara. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for joint initiatives and fostering collaboration between the two institutions, particularly in the fields of research and joint events within the framework of South-South Cooperation.

Ambassador Tarig Ali BAKHEET, OIC Assistant Secretary-General, Visits SESRIC Headquarters to Strengthen Cooperation on Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs
Date : 05 September 2024 Venue : Ankara Türkiye

Ambassador Tarig Ali BAKHEET, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian, Cultural, and Family Affairs of the OIC, visited the SESRIC Headquarters. During the visit, Ambassador BAKHEET held a productive meeting with H.E. Ms. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK.

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Held a Bilateral Meeting with Dr. Issa FAYE, Director General of IsDB Global Practices and Partnerships
Date : 05 September 2024 Venue : Ankara Türkiye

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK held a bilateral meeting with Dr. Issa FAYE, Director General of Global Practices and Partnerships at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. The meeting centred on enhancing the longstanding collaboration between SESRIC and IsDB in key areas such as Reverse Linkage Projects, vocational education, women and youth empowerment, climate action, disaster resilience, and food security.

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK Pays a Courtesy Visit to H.E. Prof. Dr. Kemal MEMİŞOĞLU, Minister of Health of the Republic of Türkiye
Date : 27 August 2024 Venue : Ankara Türkiye

H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Prof. Dr. Kemal MEMİŞOĞLU, the newly appointed Minister of Health of the Republic of Türkiye. During the meeting, H.E. SELÇUK extended her heartfelt congratulations and wished him success in his new role.