Azerbaijan’s FM meets with ICESCO Director-General to discuss cooperation
Baku, October 27, AZERTAC
On October 27, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov met with Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
The discussions focused on the current state of and prospects for Azerbaijan–ICESCO cooperation, as well as opportunities to expand joint initiatives in education, science, culture and cultural heritage preservation.
Jeyhun Bayramov reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to cooperation with ICESCO and highlighted the country’s active role in promoting intercultural and interfaith dialogue, multiculturalism and tolerance at the international level. The importance of ICESCO’s regional office in Baku in further strengthening cooperation with the organization was also emphasized.
The meeting also highlighted the significance of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, held in Baku, in drawing the international community’s attention to global challenges and broadening opportunities for dialogue and cooperation.
The Azerbaijani side briefed the ICESCO Director-General on ongoing initiatives to safeguard the country’s rich cultural and religious heritage and rehabilitate cultural and religious monuments in the liberated territories. The historical significance of ICESCO’s mission to these territories and the designation of Shusha as the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2024 were also highlighted.
Jeyhun Bayramov outlined Azerbaijan’s preparations for the 2027 OIC Summit and its priorities during its chairmanship.
AlMalik reaffirmed ICESCO’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Azerbaijan and commended the country’s efforts to promote intercultural dialogue.
The sides also discussed other issues of mutual interest.
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