BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. Azerbaijan’s
Prime Minister Ali Asadov discussed the country’s hosting of the
16th Islamic Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
(OIC) in 2027 and Azerbaijan's presidency of the OIC with the
organization's Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed.
This was reported by the Press Service of the Cabinet of
Ministers following a meeting between the Prime Minister, Ali
Asadov, and the OIC Secretary-General, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, on
October 27.
During the meeting, the significance of the 7th World Forum on
Intercultural Dialogue, held in Baku, was highlighted in terms of
promoting intercultural dialogue and strengthening mutual trust and
understanding. The participation of the OIC Secretary-General in
the forum was highly appreciated.
The parties also noted the importance of the Third High-Level
Baku Meeting of Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies of OIC Member
States Combating Corruption. This event was recognized as a vital
platform for expanding cooperation in the fight against corruption
and exchanging best practices.
During the meeting, it was noted that Azerbaijan attaches
special importance to its cooperation with the OIC. The meeting
emphasized that over the 35 years of its membership in the
organization, Azerbaijan has made significant contributions to
enhancing its international standing and institutional
capabilities.
The consistent and principled support of the OIC for
Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity was highly
appreciated.
The meeting also addressed matters concerning Azerbaijan’s
hosting of the 16th session of the Islamic Summit Conference in
2027 and its upcoming chairmanship of the OIC, as well as prospects
for further expanding cooperation between Azerbaijan and the
organization.
