BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. Since its membership to the D-8 family, Azerbaijan puts efforts for its institutional development, said President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in his address to the participants of D-8 Media Forum on Fostering Dialogue, Collaboration, and Regional Cohesion, Trend reports.
"As you may know, last year, the Republic of Azerbaijan was unanimously elected to the D-8 membership. It is a notable case that the organization operating for almost thirty years, has adopted the decision for its expansion for the first time. This reflects the international confidence placed in our country as it mirrors our strong friendly and cooperative relations, our unity and solidarity with each member country. The D-8 member countries with total population of 1,2 billion people and vast economic potential, share religious and cultural values. Today, spanning three continents, the D-8 platform disposes wider opportunities to advance the development in such important areas as sustainable economic growth, digital transformation, AI, mitigating global climate change and ensuring energy security. Azerbaijan has transformed into an important actor of regional and international cooperation by building multifaceted partnerships with D-8 countries in energy, transportation and communication spheres.
Since its membership to the D-8 family, Azerbaijan puts efforts for its institutional development. And, it is seen not only in the economic area of collaboration, but also cultural, social and humanitarian ones. During almost one year period since Azerbaijan’s acceptance into D-8, the first meeting of D-8 NGOs was organized in the city of Baku by our country’s initiative as it was in the case with the D-8 High-Level Climate and Urban Dialogue that took place within D-8 Week. Azerbaijan will continue to give its further contribution to expand the collaboration within this institution," said President Ilham Aliyev.