Baku:Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeyhun Bayramov, held a meeting with Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), who is visiting the country. The discussions focused on preparations for the upcoming OIC Summit scheduled to take place in Baku in 2027.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Minister Bayramov congratulated Ahmed on his recent election as OIC Secretary-General and expressed appreciation for the organization's support of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity. The meeting highlighted the OIC's crucial role in fostering unity across the Muslim world and expanding cooperation among its member states.

The discussions explored Azerbaijan's priorities under its imminent presidency of the OIC, including enhancing political and economic relations, cooperation in humanitarian affairs, climate change, youth, and media. Both parties emphasized the necessity of implementing reforms to boost the OIC's institutional capacity and effectiveness in addressing contemporary challenges.

Additionally, the meeting covered humanitarian initiatives conducted via the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA) and explored ways to expand humanitarian cooperation within the OIC. Minister Bayramov also informed Ahmed about ongoing reconstruction efforts and landmine issues in the region. The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on various regional topics of mutual concern.