Ilham Aliyev receives Director General of ICESCO

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), on October 27.

Operativ Media reports that the Director General of ICESCO congratulated the head of state on the successful holding of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Azerbaijan.

Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik emphasized that President Ilham Aliyev's speech at the forum aroused great interest. He noted that, especially amid ongoing global conflicts, it is crucial for states to look to Azerbaijan's experience in ending wars, adding that the president's remarks on non-interference in the internal affairs of states hold particular relevance in modern international relations.

The ICESCO Director General expressed gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for his continuous support and voluntary financial contributions to the organization's work. Noting the major tasks facing ICESCO, he emphasized that Azerbaijan's support for projects aimed at developing education in member Muslim countries is highly valued.

In this context, Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik specifically highlighted cooperation with Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, pointing to the significance of the humanitarian and educational projects implemented in Muslim countries with her support.

President Ilham Aliyev expressed satisfaction with the cooperation between Azerbaijan and ICESCO. The head of state noted that Azerbaijan consistently makes efforts to strengthen Islamic solidarity.

Pointing out that Azerbaijan will host the Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and assume its chairmanship next year, President Ilham Aliyev emphasized that the country will continue to support the activities of both the OIC and ICESCO.

The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on issues on the agenda of cooperation between Azerbaijan and ICESCO.