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Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) was established by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on May 1979. ISESCO is one of the largest international Islamic organizations and specializes in the fields of education, science, and culture.

According to the ISESCO website, its objectives include strengthening and promoting cooperation among Member States (OIC) and consolidating it in the fields of education, science, culture and communication, developing applied sciences and use of advanced technology within the framework of the lofty and perennial Islamic values and ideals, consolidating understanding among Muslim peoples, and contributing to the achievement of world peace and security through various means, particularly through education, science, culture and communication.