The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Wednesday listed a group linked to Turkey’s July 15 coup attempt as a terrorist organization, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu confirmed.
"We thank the Organization of Islamic Cooperation over showing solidarity by understanding our sensitivities and declaring FETO as a terror group," Cavusoglu posted on his Twitter account and described the OIC move as a "milestone".
The OIC’s Parliamentary Union, meeting in the Uzbekistan capital Tashkent on Tuesday, denounced all forms of terrorism in a joint declaration.
The body issued a declaration following the meeting expressing its solidarity with Turkey in fighting terror.
Last week, foreign ministers of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states designated FETO a terrorist group and stressed their support for the Turkish government’s recent moves against the network.