The selection of Shusha city as the youth capital of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will be remembered as a significant event for promoting the cultural heritage of both Azerbaijan and the Islamic world, as well as for uniting youth, the Director of International Partnership at the Ministry of Sports of Saudi Arabia, Mazen Alsaadi told joyrnalists in Shusha, Report informs.
Mazen Alsaadi highly appreciated the announcement of Shusha city as the OIC youth capital for 2024: "First of all, I would like to express gratitude to Azerbaijan's Ministry of Youth and Sports for their efforts in organizing this event. The selection of Shusha city as the OIC youth capital is a bright example of the forward-thinking policy implemented under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev. I am impressed by the beauty and rich cultural heritage of this city."
Alsaadi emphasized that such events play an important role in strengthening cooperation between different countries and mutual enrichment of cultures.
He expressed hope for further expansion of cooperation with Azerbaijan in various spheres.