Ilham Aliyev signed an order regarding the meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Baku

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev signed an order on the establishment of an Organizing Committee for holding the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Baku in 2026.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to AZERTAJ, the document states:

"The Board of Directors of the Islamic Development Bank Group on May 22, 2025, made a decision to hold the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Baku in 2026, in connection with which a "Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, represented by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Islamic Development Bank Group on guarantees from the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan (host country) for the upcoming annual meetings of the IsDB Group in 2026" was signed.

Organizing the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Baku, being an indicator of Azerbaijan's international authority, will also make a positive contribution to strengthening our country's regional and international partnerships, expanding cooperation with Islamic financial institutions, and presenting the economic and investment potential of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Guided by paragraph 32 of Article 109 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in order to ensure the holding of the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Baku in 2026, I decree:

1. in connection with the holding of the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Baku on June 16-19, 2026, to establish an Organizing Committee with the following composition:

Chairman of the Organizing Committee

Samir Sharifov - Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Deputy Chairman of the Organizing Committee

Mikail Jabbarov - Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan

members of the Organizing Committee:

Jeyhun Bayramov - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Sahil Babayev - Minister of Finance of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Adil Karimli - Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Kamaleddin Heydarov - Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Vilayat Eyvazov - Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Rashad Nabiyev - Minister of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Teymur Musayev - Minister of Health of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Shahin Bagirov - Chairman of the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Elchin Guliyev - Head of the State Border Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Vusal Huseynov - Head of the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Fuad Nagiyev - Chairman of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Taleh Kazimov - Chairman of the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Samir Rzayev - President of Azerbaijan Hava Yollari Closed Joint-Stock Company

Eldar Azizov - Head of the Executive Authority of Baku city.

2. The Organizing Committee established by part 1 of this order shall:

2.1. In accordance with the "Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan, represented by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Islamic Development Bank Group on guarantees from the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan (host country) for the upcoming annual meetings of the IsDB Group in 2026", ensure the preparation and implementation of the Action Plan for organizing and conducting the annual meetings;

2.2. resolve other necessary issues related to holding the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in 2026.

3. The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan shall coordinate with the Islamic Development Bank Group regarding the holding of the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in 2026 and perform the functions of the secretariat of the Organizing Committee.

4. The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan shall ensure the provision of appropriate funds in the draft state budget for 2026 to finance expenses related to holding the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group in 2026, and take measures to resolve other necessary issues".