# Azerbaijan diplomatic engagements > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/azerbaijan-diplomatic-engagements > Updated: 2026-11-04T06:33:40.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has engaged in several diplomatic exchanges involving international leaders and organizations. In late October, President Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for Kazakhstan's Republic Day. Aliyev praised the economic progress of Kazakhstan and emphasized the importance of high-level dialogues to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. Following this, ICESCO Director General Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik sent a message to President Aliyev regarding Azerbaijan's Victory Day. Al-Malik expressed wishes for peace and prosperity while highlighting the constructive relationship between ICESCO and Azerbaijan, particularly concerning cultural heritage and educational cooperation. ## Claims - ICESCO Director General Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev. (reported by 2 sources) - The congratulatory letter was sent in observance of Victory Day on November 8. (reported by 2 sources) - Al-Malik participated in the VII World Intercultural Dialogue Forum in Baku. (reported by 2 sources) - ICESCO and Azerbaijan cooperate on promoting educational opportunities and protecting cultural heritage. (reported by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-04: ICESCO Director General congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on Victory Day ICESCO Director General Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev marking Azerbaijan's Victory Day. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/icesco-director-general-congratulates-president-ilham-aliyev-on-victory-day ### 2026-10-25: Ilham Aliyev congratulates Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev marking Republic Day, highlighting the strengthening strategic partnership between the two nations 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ilham-aliyev-congratulates-kazakhstan-president-kassym-jomart-tokayev --- Cite as: Azerbaijan diplomatic engagements. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/azerbaijan-diplomatic-engagements