D-8 Summit Postponed Due to Middle East Conflict
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Mar 13, 2026 · Last updated Mar 13, 2026
The postponement of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation summit due to the Middle East conflict signals increased geopolitical instability, which can lead to market uncertainty. This event highlights the potential for regional conflicts involving entities like Iran, the United States, and Israel to disrupt international cooperation and economic planning.
A summit of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, comprising eight major Muslim developing countries including Iran, was scheduled to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from April 13 to 15. However, the event has been delayed due to an ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This conflict began on February 28 with attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, to which Iran responded with strikes on Israel and Gulf countries hosting US bases. A new date for the conference has not yet been determined, as announced by Tri Tharyat, a senior official with Indonesia's foreign ministry. The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation was established in 1997 to enhance economic cooperation among its member states, which also include Bangladesh, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey.
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