President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated the newly elected Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

Operativ Media reports that the congratulatory message reads:

"Dear Mr. Secretary-General,

I sincerely congratulate you on your election as the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and wish you every success in your highly responsible future endeavors.

Azerbaijan attaches special importance to cooperation with the OIC, and the current level of our relations is highly gratifying. Over the 35 years of our membership, Azerbaijan has played a proactive and responsible role in the OIC's activities, contributed to strengthening Islamic solidarity, and actively participated in enhancing the organization's international prestige.

Azerbaijan, in turn, has always felt the consistent support of the OIC. During Armenia's nearly 30-year aggression against Azerbaijan and in the post-war period, the OIC demonstrated a resolute stance, adopting resolutions and statements that strongly condemned the occupation, supported Azerbaijan's just cause, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and welcomed the restoration and reconstruction work in our liberated territories. We highly appreciate this support.

I express my confidence that the close cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation will continue to develop on an upward trend. As you know, Azerbaijan will host the 16th session of the Islamic Summit Conference in 2027, as well as the 13th session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers and other events. I look forward to working closely and productively with you in this direction.

I believe that your leadership of this prestigious organization will serve to implement the important tasks facing the OIC and strengthen Islamic solidarity.

Once again, I extend my sincere congratulations to you and wish you robust health, happiness, and success in your honorable work for the prosperity of the Islamic world."