Spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela explained that four of the priorities focus on economic cooperation, while the fifth addresses institutional restructuring.
“We want to increase this potential through D-8 cooperation,” he said, pointing first to trade as a key driver, given the demographic strength of the bloc’s members.
The second priority involves expanding the halal economy, reflecting the predominantly Muslim populations of D-8 countries.
The third emphasizes the blue and green economy, with Indonesia seeking to highlight opportunities in maritime and food security collaboration.
The fourth priority covers connectivity and the digital economy, including support for small and medium enterprises and people-to-people exchanges.
Nabyl noted that these initiatives will be reinforced by organizational reforms, including adjustments to governance, decision-making, and budgeting, to ensure cooperation delivers tangible results.
Indonesia will host the D-8 Summit in Jakarta next April under the theme “Navigating Global Shifts: Strengthening Equality, Solidarity and Cooperation for Shared Prosperity.”
The agenda underscores adaptation to global economic dynamics, inclusiveness, and resilience.
Formed in 1997, the D-8 brings together Indonesia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey, with Azerbaijan set to join as the ninth member in 2025.
The 2026 Jakarta Summit is expected to produce a declaration reaffirming the bloc’s commitment to deeper economic cooperation, stronger Global South solidarity, and inclusive, sustainable development.
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