Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Mr. Fuad Muradov, Chairperson of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, along with his accompanying delegation, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat during their visit to Morocco. The meeting focused on exploring potential areas of cooperation in fields of mutual interest.

During the meeting, which took place on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, in the presence of Mr. Nazim Samadov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Morocco, Dr. AlMalik reiterated the strong ties between ICESCO and Azerbaijan, as demonstrated by a series of joint programs and successfully implemented projects.

Moreover, Dr. AlMalik expressed his appreciation for the generous and ongoing support extended by His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Azerbaijani authorities toward ICESCO’s initiatives, programs, and projects.

For his part, Mr. Fuad Muradov commended ICESCO for its pivotal and ongoing efforts in supporting its Member States across its areas of expertise. He outlined the objectives of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, emphasizing its commitment to strengthening the Azerbaijani community’s sense of belonging and national identity through various programs and activities. He also underscored the vital role of the Azerbaijani diaspora in promoting and disseminating Azerbaijani culture in their countries of residence.

The meeting discussed ICESCO’s engagement of its Member States in these committees to benefit the youth of the Islamic world through activities that raise awareness of the importance of preserving their national cultures.

Following the meeting, Mr. Muradov and his accompanying delegation visited the International Exhibition and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization, currently housed at ICESCO headquarters.