President 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.
“Operative Information Center-OMM” reports that ICESCO’s director-general congratulated the head of state on the successful holding of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in Azerbaijan.
Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik said President Ilham Aliyev’s remarks at the forum had attracted considerable interest. He stressed that, amid ongoing conflicts around the world, countries should draw on Azerbaijan’s experience in ending wars. He also said President Aliyev’s comments on the principle of non-interference in states’ internal affairs were particularly relevant to contemporary international relations.
The ICESCO director-general thanked President Ilham Aliyev for his continued support for the organization and voluntary financial contributions. He said ICESCO faced important tasks and noted that Azerbaijan’s support for projects aimed at developing education in the organization’s member states was highly valued.
Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik particularly highlighted cooperation with Leyla Aliyeva, vice president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and referred to the importance of humanitarian and educational projects carried out in Muslim countries with her support.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed satisfaction with cooperation between Azerbaijan and ICESCO. He said Azerbaijan consistently worked to strengthen Islamic solidarity.
President Aliyev noted that Azerbaijan would host the Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit next year and assume its chairmanship. He stressed that the country would continue supporting the work of both the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and ICESCO.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on issues on the agenda of cooperation between Azerbaijan and ICESCO.
