BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 12. Director-General
of ICESCO, Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik, sent a congratulatory letter
to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev,
Trend reports.
"Excellency,
It is with the utmost honor and sincere pleasure that I extend
to You, on behalf of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and myself, our warmest
congratulations on being awarded the Zayed Award for Human
Fraternity.
This distinguished award, which carries the name of the late
Sheikh Zayed, is a fitting tribute to a leader whose life was
dedicated to the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Your
receipt of this honor is a powerful testament to your courageous
leadership and unwavering commitment to opening a new chapter of
peace for the South Caucasus.
We have followed with great hope the historic peace initiative
between Azerbaijan and Armenia. It is deeply encouraging to see
that in the months since the signing of the Joint Declaration in
Washington on 8 August 2025, as Your Excellency has also noted,
both societies have begun to witness the real benefits of peace,
including promising steps in bilateral trade and transit. This
tangible progress from dialogue to cooperation is truly
commendable.
ICESCO strongly supports this vital journey toward a final and
comprehensive peace agreement. We are confident that the
foundations being laid today will ensure lasting stability,
security, and prosperity for the future generations of the region.
The Organization stands ready to support these endeavors through
our programmes in education, science, and culture, which aim to
build bridges of mutual understanding and solidarity.
On every occasion, I have been profoundly impressed by your
dedication to building a prosperous and peaceful future for the
people of Azerbaijan. This award reaffirms that your vision is now
paving the way for harmony across the region.
Your Excellency, please accept once again our heartfelt
congratulations on this well-deserved international recognition. We
extend to you our very best wishes for your continued success in
guiding the Republic of Azerbaijan toward a future defined by
enduring peace and fraternity.
Let me avail myself of this opportunity to extend to Your
Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration and esteem,"
the letter reads.
