Erdogan Warns Islamic Nations Against New Power Divisions in Middle East
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has urged members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to remain united and resist foreign-imposed divisions in the Middle East, warning against what he called a “new Sykes-Picot order.”
Speaking at the 51st session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul, Erdoğan referenced the historical 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement, which divided Ottoman territories between colonial powers after World War I. He cautioned that similar external influences continue to threaten the sovereignty and unity of the region.
“The Islamic world must reject all attempts to redraw borders or deepen sectarian divisions,” Erdoğan said, calling for stronger political cooperation among Muslim-majority nations.
The Istanbul summit brings together foreign ministers from OIC member states to address regional conflicts, humanitarian crises, and economic cooperation. Key topics include the situation in Gaza, instability in Sudan, and growing tensions across the Middle East.
The Turkish leader also emphasized the need for collective action on global issues such as Islamophobia, forced migration, and development inequality.
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