No:733/23, Press release on the meeting between Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Tarig Ali Bakheet, Assistant Secretary General for Humanitarian, Cultural and Social Affairs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Afghanistan
19 December 2023 18:16
On 19 December, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov held a meeting with Tarig Ali Bakheet, Assistant Secretary General for Humanitarian, Cultural and Social Affairs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Afghanistan.
During the meeting, the existing cooperation agenda between Azerbaijan and the OIC and prospects for relations, as well as the activities of the OIC in Afghanistan and future prospects in this direction were discussed.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov noted with satisfaction the close cooperation relations established with the Organization. It was noted that the opening of the OIC Labour Centre in Baku this year would further advance relations within the framework of the Organization. It was highlighted that the joint work to be carried out would serve to expand cooperation among member countries in the fields of labour, employment, social protection and human capital development.
During the discussions, the sides emphasized the importance of peace and stability in Afghanistan. The representative of the OIC Secretary General provided detailed information about contacts and meetings on Afghanistan, as well as the Organization’s plans in the region.
It was emphasized that Azerbaijan, as a state located in the neighbourhood of the region, closely follows the situation in Afghanistan.
The sides also expressed satisfaction with the existing humanitarian, social and cultural cooperation between our country and the OIC, and shared plans for joint cultural events.
The sides also exchanged views on bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
