Baku:Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, during his visit to Azerbaijan.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, Bayramov shared details of the meeting on his X account, expressing his pleasure at meeting the OIC Secretary-General and congratulating him on his appointment. He wished Ahmed success in his new tenure.

The discussions between Bayramov and Ahmed focused on enhancing Azerbaijan-OIC cooperation and the priorities for Azerbaijan's upcoming Chairmanship of the Organization. They also discussed preparations for the 2027 OIC Summit, which is set to take place in Baku. Bayramov expressed gratitude for the OIC's longstanding support of Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of institutional reforms to improve the OIC's effectiveness and responsiveness to challenges faced by the Muslim world. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening solidarity among OIC member states and to advancing shared priorities through dialogue, cooperation, and collective action.