Azerbaijan’s Aliev appreciates Iran’s Pezeshkian’s support for joining D-8

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliev expressed gratitude to his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian over his support of Azerbaijan's membership in the Organization of Eight Developing Islamic Countries (D-8).

News ID: 5625

Date: 21 December 2024 - 21:08

TABNAK, Dec 21: In separate letters to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Aliyev expressed his appreciation for Iran and Turkey’s support of Azerbaijan's membership in the D-8 organization.

He noted that this firm support reflects the friendly relations and strong cooperation between Azerbaijan and all D-8 member states, demonstrating unity and solidarity.

Aliyev emphasized that Azerbaijan, alongside all member states, will contribute to upholding the fundamental principles of the D-8, deepening cooperation within the organization, advancing common interests, strengthening Islamic solidarity, and transforming it into a great power.

He expressed hope that the friendly relations and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iran, based on mutual respect and good neighborliness, will continue to strengthen in the future, benefiting both countries and their peoples.

The D-8, established in 1997 to bolster economic collaboration, includes Iran, Turkiye, Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Bangladesh.