President of Azerbaijan congratulated OIC Secretary General

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed.

As reported by AZERTAC, the message states:

"Dear Mr. Secretary-General,

I sincerely congratulate you on your election as Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and wish you success in your upcoming responsible duties.

Azerbaijan attaches special importance to cooperation with the OIC, and the current level of our relations is a source of satisfaction. During its 35 years of membership in the organization, Azerbaijan has played a proactive and responsible role in the activities of the OIC, contributed to strengthening Islamic solidarity, and actively participated in enhancing the international authority of the organization.

Azerbaijan, in turn, has always felt the unwavering support of the OIC. During the nearly 30-year aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan and in the post-war period, the OIC, demonstrating a firm stance, adopted resolutions and statements resolutely condemning the occupation, supporting the just cause, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, and welcoming the construction and restoration work in our liberated territories. We highly appreciate all of this.

I express confidence in the further progressive development of close cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. As you are aware, in 2027 Azerbaijan will host the 16th session of the Islamic Summit Conference, as well as the 13th session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers and other events. I look forward to close and fruitful cooperation with you in this direction.

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

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