Baku: Azerbaijan has always attached great importance to the protection of Islamic values, which form an integral part of our national-spiritual values and serve as a moral pillar and guide for billions of people around the world,' President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his address to the participants of the 20th Session of the Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev emphasized Azerbaijan's initiatives to promote the principles of solidarity and mutual respect in Islam. He highlighted that Azerbaijan regularly hosts events of the OIC and its institutions, underscoring the country's active role in fostering Islamic unity and cooperation.

In his address, President Aliyev reiterated Azerbaijan's dedication to Islamic values and its ongoing efforts to support and enhance these values on a global scale. By hosting events and putting forward initiatives, Azerbaijan seeks to strengthen ties among OIC member states and contribute positively to the Islamic community worldwide.