OIC Model–2025 successfully continues in Baku
Baku, November 17, AZERTAC
As previously announced, the “Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Model International Relations Academy – 2025” project was launched this October at Baku State University co-organized by the Eurasian Regional Center of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF-ERC), Ministry of Youth and Sport of Azerbaijan and Baku State University.
Up to now, as part of the project, several prominent figures have delivered lectures to students, including:
- Farhad Mammadov, Director of the South Caucasus Research Center, on “The Security System of the South Caucasus in the Context of the 44-Day Patriotic War”
- Leyla Hasanova, Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organization and COP29 Youth Climate Champion, on “The Importance of International Organizations and Events in Global Recognition and Protection of Interests”
- Aqil Shirinov, Rector of Azerbaijan Institute of Theology, on “Contributions of Islamic Civilization to the World”
- Mohamed Adil Embarch, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Azerbaijan, on “The Role of International Organizations in Global Issues: Morocco’s Foreign Policy Priorities and Relations with Azerbaijan”
- Maksat Mamytkanov, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan, on “The Role of International Organizations in International Relations: Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Policy Priorities and Relations with Azerbaijan”
- Nijat Mammadli, Advisor to the Minister of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on “Science, Technological Progress, and State Sovereignty”
- Rafiq Ismayilov, Director General of the OIC Youth Forum Eurasia Regional Center, on “Behind-the-Scenes Determinants in International Relations”
- Hasan Hasanov, the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Doctor of Historical Sciences, on “Personal Connections in International Relations, the Importance of Communication, and Experience-Based Actions”
- Birol Akgün, Ambassador of Türkiye to Azerbaijan, on “Türkiye’s Role in the Muslim World: Challenges and Opportunities”
- Ahmed Metani, Ambassador of Palestine on “Peace in the Middle East: The Role of International Solidarity for the Palestinian issue”
These speakers addressed students and answered their questions.
The “OIC Model International Relations Academy – 2025” project will continue for six weeks. During this time, heads of diplomatic missions representing OIC member states in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani officials, and subject-matter experts will deliver lectures on topics such as international relations, state-building, Islamic civilization, the role of the OIC in the world, the foundations of national statehood, and other current issues.
In December of this year, in Baku city, the simulation of OIC Ministers of Foreign Affairs Conference is planned.
Over the years, Azerbaijani students have proudly represented their country in the “International OIC Model” competitions, which have included participants from more than 40 OIC member states.
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