Baku: Azerbaijan is set to host the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit next year. The announcement comes amid strengthening ties between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia, particularly in the energy sector. President Ilham Aliyev highlighted this development in a congratulatory message to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saudi Arabia’s National Day.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev praised the involvement of Saudi Arabia’s leading company, ACWA Power, in Azerbaijan’s renewable energy sector. The construction of the Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant, set to be the largest in the Caucasus region, was specifically mentioned as a significant milestone. This project is seen as a pivotal aspect of the economic relationship between the two nations. Additionally, President Aliyev commended the collaborative efforts within the OPEC+ framework.
The president also expressed appreciation for the cooperation between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia within international organizations, particularly the OIC. He noted with satisfaction Azerbaijan’s role as the host of the upcoming OIC Summit, emphasizing the importance of this event in fostering international relations.