Jeyhun Bayramov meets with Director General of ICESCO

On October 27, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov met with Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), who is visiting the country.

Operativ Media reports that this was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and development prospects of cooperation between Azerbaijan and ICESCO, as well as opportunities to expand joint efforts in education, science, culture, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized that Azerbaijan attaches special importance to cooperation with ICESCO and actively contributes to international efforts to promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue, multiculturalism, and tolerance.

The meeting highlighted the significance of establishing an ICESCO regional office in Baku in terms of expanding cooperation within the organization.

The sides also noted the importance of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue held in Baku in focusing international attention on global challenges and expanding opportunities for dialogue and cooperation.

The visitor was informed about the work being done to protect Azerbaijan's rich cultural and religious heritage and restore cultural and religious monuments in the liberated territories. The historic significance of ICESCO's mission to the liberated territories and the declaration of Shusha as the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2024 were also highlighted.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov also briefed the guest on preparations for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit to be hosted by Azerbaijan in 2027, the events planned within its framework, and the priorities of Azerbaijan's upcoming OIC chairmanship.

ICESCO Director General Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik expressed the organization's interest in further developing cooperation with Azerbaijan and acknowledged the country's contributions to promoting intercultural dialogue.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on other issues of mutual interest.