ISTANBUL
During the same session, Pakistan also delivered a joint statement on behalf of the Asia Group, reaffirming collective commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and advancing digital transformation among OIC countries.
Representing the Asia Group, Minister Jam Kamal Khan extended deep appreciation to the Government of Türkiye and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for hosting the session and for their continued leadership in promoting economic solidarity among Muslim nations.
He highlighted that while digital technologies are transforming trade, logistics, and finance across Asian OIC countries, digital disparities persist in broadband coverage, data governance, and cross-border payment systems.
“The Muslim Ummah must act decisively to ensure that no member state is left behind in this digital transformation,” he stated, urging members to build secure, resilient, and inclusive digital infrastructure and promote Shariah-compliant financial solutions for small and medium enterprises.
The statement also called for stronger data-driven cooperation among OIC institutions—including SESRIC, IsDB, ICDT, and IOFS—to enable evidence-based policymaking and greater youth participation in digital-skills development.
The Asia Group reaffirmed support for achieving the OIC’s target of 25 percent intra-OIC trade share by 2025 through digital customs, single-window systems, and regional trade facilitation platforms. It also urged closer collaboration on developing digital payment systems to boost trade connectivity.
Concluding the statement, Minister Jam Kamal Khan expressed confidence that the collective efforts of COMCEC member states would strengthen digital solidarity, deepen economic cooperation, and accelerate shared prosperity across the Muslim world.
“Together, as the Islamic Ummah, we can create an economy that is resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking—one that delivers prosperity and dignity for all,” he affirmed.
