[Iraqi Prime Minister Calls on Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to Promote Regional Peace] On October 18, the 52nd meeting of the Foreign Ministers Council of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation opened in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, on the 17th. In his opening speech, Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi called on the member states of the organization to strengthen cooperation and respect differences to promote regional stability and peace. Zaidi said that the Palestinian issue is the core of regional conflicts, and ensuring justice for the Palestinian people and safeguarding their rights is crucial to achieving regional security and stability. The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 17th that Iraq officially took over the rotating chairmanship of the Foreign Ministers Council of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The two-day meeting will discuss a range of topics, focusing on the Palestinian issue, the situation in the Gaza Strip and wider regional and international affairs. (CCTV News)