Baku: On October 16, the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Commissioners’ Retreat Meeting was held in Baku. Hosted by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting brought together the D-8 Commissioners of Member States and accompanying officials to discuss key issues related to the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation and its ongoing and future activities.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting was conducted in an informal and interactive format, providing a platform for exchanging views, brainstorming, and engaging in open dialogue on various aspects of the Organization’s work. The participants explored ways to further enhance cooperation among the Member States in line with the objectives and principles of D-8.
The Retreat also served as an opportunity to deliberate on strategic and result-oriented approaches to strengthen the Organization’s role and visibility at both regional and global levels. The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation includes Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey, with Azerbaijan having joined in 2025.
The D-8 Organization was officially established through the Istanbul Declaration announced on June 15, 1997, during the Summit of Heads of State/Government. The objectives of the organization are to improve member states’ positions in the global economy, diversify and create new opportunities in trade relations, enhance participation in decision-making at the international level, and improve standards of living.