Pakistan on Tuesday lauded Azerbaijan’s pivotal role in fostering unity among Islamic countries, with a top official describing the OIC Cultural Festival – Baku Creative Week 2025 as a vital platform for strengthening solidarity and highlighting shared values across the Muslim world.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi stated that Baku has emerged as a key meeting point for Islamic nations, providing fresh momentum to cooperation among Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states.
The minister termed Azerbaijan a “brotherly country” and commended its efforts in promoting cultural diplomacy on both regional and global stages. He underscored the significance of the event as a forum for intellectual and creative discourse. “This platform is not merely a festival, but a meaningful opportunity for cultural rapprochement, creative exchange and strategic cooperation within the Islamic world,” he remarked.
Aurangzeb Khan Khichi affirmed that Pakistan stands ready to actively participate in all initiatives designed to bolster Islamic unity. He noted that a shared history, rich cultural heritage, and deep religious bonds form the basis of a genuine partnership among Muslim nations.
Reaffirming Islamabad’s position, the minister added that Pakistan is committed to supporting collaboration at all levels to further strengthen this fellowship.
He expressed confidence that Azerbaijan’s continued cultural initiatives would be instrumental in reinforcing the collective cultural identity of the Islamic world and deepening cooperation among OIC members in the future.