BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 8. Azerbaijani
Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov invited newly elected
Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed to visit Azerbaijan at the earliest
opportunity.
According to the OIC's post on X, Bayramov extended the
invitation in a congratulatory letter sent to the OIC
Secretary-General following his election.
During the visit, the Azerbaijani foreign minister proposed
holding discussions on the development of bilateral cooperation and
Azerbaijan’s contribution to the success of the upcoming 16th
Islamic Summit Conference.
Bayramov also expressed confidence that, under Ismail Ould
Cheikh Ahmed’s leadership and with his diplomatic experience, the
OIC will continue strengthening unity, solidarity and cooperation
among member states and addressing common challenges facing the
Muslim world. "He further emphasised Azerbaijan's appreciation for
the fruitful cooperation with the OIC General Secretariat and
commended the Organization's unwavering support for his country's
initiatives and its principled stance on the territorial integrity
and sovereignty of the Republic of Azerbaijan," the post notes.
The minister emphasized Azerbaijan’s commitment to further
strengthening the organization, enhancing its effectiveness and
consolidating cooperation among OIC members.
Azerbaijan, as an active OIC member state and the incoming chair
of the Islamic Summit Conference, is ready to work closely with the
Secretary-General to advance shared goals and priorities, Bayramov
noted.
