Syrian administration has given positive signals that they could allow the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to send a delegation to the conflict-hit country for humanitarian relief, Turkish media reported on Thursday.

The delegation, if allowed, would work to see the needs of the Syrian people, an OIC official in the Turkish capital of Ankara was quoted as saying anonymously.

OIC was waiting for a response from the Syrian government, which is expected to come in a few days, the official said, adding that they have received positive signals from Syria over the matter.

The delegation would be headed by the deputy chief for humanitarian affairs of the OIC, according to the official.

While the Arab League has suspended Syria's membership, the OIC has kept dialogue with Damascus, the official noted.

Turkey, once a close ally to Syria, has repeatedly called on Damascus to end its alleged violent crackdown on opposing forces and has imposed a series of sanctions, including an arms embargo, against Syria.