In an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting held in Turkey, the OIC with Pakistan’s rhetoric against India, expressed concern over violence and discrimination against Muslims in India, citing what it views as “Islamophobia” and “systemic targeting”. They called for the protection of Muslim minorities’ rights and adherence to bilateral agreements between India and Pakistan, including the Indus Waters Treaty. India has sharply criticized the OIC for its “repeated failure to acknowledge the real and documented threat of terrorism emanating from Pakistan, most recently evidenced in the heinous 22 April 2025, Pahalgam attack”.
The 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) concluded on June 22, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. The session was held from June 21 to 22, was attended by delegations from OIC member states.
In regards to OIC’s baseless claims, India has censured the OIC discrediting “unwarranted and factually incorrect” references made to India at the recent Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs hit hard stating that the remarks were driven by Pakistan, “a country that has turned terrorism into statecraft.” It had clearly outlined Islamabad’s agenda of misusing the OIC platform to promote its narrow political agenda, warning that this expected to discredit the forum’s credibility and relevance.
“This reflects a wilful disregard for facts and the global consensus on the fight against terrorism,” the ministry said.
New Delhi reiterated that Jammu & Kashmir is an integral and sovereign part of India and asserted that the OIC has “no locus standi” to comment on its internal affairs.
The government has also strongly rejected Pakistan’s false narrative of “unprovoked and unjustified military aggression” as unfounded. It highlighted the precision with which Operation Sindhoor was carried out in response to the Pahalgam attack, which was “precise and legitimate act of self-defence” targeting terrorist camps operating from Pakistani territory.
Contradictory to Pakistan claims, New Delhi also stressed on how Pakistan’s retaliatory actions endangered civilians and resulted in deaths and injuries amongst its own population.
Referring to Pakistan’s remarks, India rebuked its claims as “a desperate attempt to deflect international attention from its own appalling record”. The ministry said Islamabad should self reflect at its history of minority persecution, sectarian violence, and state-sponsored terrorism before lecturing others on human rights.
As a reaction to the statements made against India during the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) meeting held in Turkey, Mufti Manzur Ziyaee, President of the International Sufi Caravan and Patron of the All-India Ilm-o-Hunar Foundation, has strongly condemned the remarks and questioned the OIC’s one sided approach.
He further stated “Pakistan has long been a hub of terrorism, sectarian violence and systemic oppression of minorities. If the OIC is truly concerned about the welfare of the Muslim Ummah, it should focus on the internal oppression in Pakistan, the crisis in Afghanistan, and the ongoing wars in the Middle East — not target a peace-loving nation like India.”
Additionally, he stated “We strongly condemn the OIC’s persistent partiality against India and reiterate that Indian Muslims consider themselves safe, respected, and entitled to full constitutional rights.”
Mufti Ziyaee has urged the global Muslim leadership: “OIC must restore its neutrality and refrain from targeting India under the influence of any specific geopolitical agenda.
