Special session of the D-8 Commission was held in Istanbul on 6-7 September 2016 with the Chairmanship of Pakistan. Commissioners and Heads of delegation from all the D-8 Member States took part in the 2-day session. 

The Commission would discuss, among others, meetings of Principal organs of the Organization including the Summit. The Commissioners would also take stock of the progress in regular activities of the Organization, including finalizing the Calendar of Events for 2017. 

The D-8 Secretary-General expressed confidence that the special session of the Commission would bring about positive outcome for consolidating cooperative partnership to a new height. 

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.