The “Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Exchanges Forum Meeting” (Forum) was initiated with a decision taken in line with the request made by the Twentieth Session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC) for launching a framework of cooperation among the OIC stock exchanges. The first Forum meeting was held in 2005 by Borsa İstanbul in Türkiye, as mandated in the 20th meeting in November 2004 of the COMCEC, to enhance cooperation among the stock exchanges of the respective countries.

As a significant step in the progress of strengthening cooperation among the OIC stock exchanges, the formation of the “Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Exchanges Forum” is an important milestone. It aims to provide a dedicated platform and communication channel for representatives of the relevant OIC organizations and institutions to discuss international cooperation activities and will offer participants the opportunity to share their experiences.

The Forum's Secretariat is led by Borsa İstanbul. The Forum aims to provide cooperation and communication between exchanges and also offers participants the opportunity to share their experiences and develop joint projects.