Baku: Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik, Director-General of ICESCO, has addressed a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on being awarded the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the letter from AlMalik praised President Aliyev's leadership and his commitment to fostering peace in the South Caucasus. The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, named after the late Sheikh Zayed, honors individuals who promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence. AlMalik emphasized that this award recognizes President Aliyev's efforts in initiating a historic peace initiative between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

The letter highlighted the positive developments following the Joint Declaration signed in Washington on August 8, 2025. Both Azerbaijan and Armenia have seen the benefits of peace, with progress in bilateral trade and transit. ICESCO expressed strong support for this journey towards a comprehensive peace agreement and pledged to assist through its educational, scientific, and cultural programs.

AlMalik commended President Aliyev's dedication to a prosperous future for Azerbaijan, noting that the award underscores his vision for regional harmony. The letter concluded with congratulations and best wishes for continued success in guiding Azerbaijan towards enduring peace and fraternity.