Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) waves as he arrives at Ataturk International airport for the 25th Meeting of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference in Istanbul November 8, 2009. Reuters Pictures 2 weeks ago

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) waves as he arrives at Ataturk International airport for the 25th Meeting of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference in Istanbul November 8, 2009.

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  1. The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani (L), welcomes Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (R) at a meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is set to address trade and poverty issues.
  2. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) arrives at a meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is set to address trade and poverty issues.
  3. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) arrives at a meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is set to address trade and poverty issues.
  4. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2nd L) attends a meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is set to address trade and poverty issues.
  5. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2nd R) attends a meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is set to address trade and poverty issues.
  6. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) walks away after a family photo during the meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is to address trade and poverty issues.
  7. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) walks away after a family photo during the meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is to address trade and poverty issues.
  8. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) gestures after a meeting during the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is set to address trade and poverty issues.
  9. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) walks away after a family photo during the meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is to address trade and poverty issues.
  10. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) waves after a family photo during the meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is to address trade and poverty issues.
  11. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) gestures after a meeting during the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is set to address trade and poverty issues.
  12. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) walks away after a family photo during the meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is to address trade and poverty issues.
  13. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) walks away after a family photo during the meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is to address trade and poverty issues.
  14. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) gestures after a meeting during the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is set to address trade and poverty issues.
  15. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2nd R) attends a meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is set to address trade and poverty issues.
  16. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C) arrives at a meeting of the 25th session of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul on November 9, 2009. The OIC summit is set to address trade and poverty issues.

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