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Azerbaijan's chairmanship of CICA extended until 2028

15 October 2026 23:50 (UTC +04:00)

The successful conclusion of the 7th CICA Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan marks an important milestone in advancing regional dialogue, mutual trust and cooperation across Asia, APA reports citing MFA press service.

These are key outcomes:

✅ Adoption of the Baku Declaration and Statement on Occupational Safety and Health;

✅ Lao PDR’s full CICA membership;

✅ Extension of Azerbaijan’s Chairmanship for 2026–2028, in recognition of its effective leadership;

✅ Appointment of Ambassador Sultan Hajiyev as CICA Secretary General for 2026–2030;

✅ Cambodia’s ratification completing the process for the entry into force of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the CICA Secretariat;

✅ Renewed commitment to multilateralism, connectivity, peace and security in Asia.

Azerbaijan remains committed to strengthening CICA as a platform for dialogue, confidence-building and collective action towards a more peaceful and prosperous Asia.