Special session of the D-8 Commission was held in Istanbul on 2-3 October 2017 with the Chairmanship of Turkey. Commissioners and Heads of delegation from all the D-8 Member States took part in the 2-day session. 

The Commission would discuss the outcome documents for the upcoming 9th D-8 Summit and finalize them for consideration of the Council in its 17th session on 19 October 2017. 

It may be mentioned that the Commission is the Executive body of the Principal Organ of the D-8 Organization. The Commission meets twice a year in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the D-8 Charter. It is presided over by the Chairperson-in-Office.