The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest inter-governmental organization with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents. The OIC organizes the Islamic Summit, which is the largest meeting, attended by the Rulers and the Heads of State and Government of its member states. The Islamic Summit takes policy decisions and provides guidance on all issues pertaining to the realization of its objectives as provided for by the OIC Charter and consider other issues of concern to the Member States and the Ummah. This meeting is held once every three (3) years.

The 15th Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islmaic Cooperation was held in The Gambia on May 4-5, 2024. The Government of The Gambia set up The Gambia OIC Secretariat to lead government’s efforts to host the summit. Five priority projects were identified by the Secretariat; they are The Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre which was inaugurated in January 2020 by the President H.E Adama Barrow, road infrastructure, VVIP airport and terminal renovation, 5-Star Hotel, VIP cars and delegate transportation. Other projects include security, health, water and electricity.