The opening ceremony of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group has begun in Baku.

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is attending the event.

A family photo was taken first.

The National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan was played.

Then, a verse from the Holy Quran was recited.

Afterwards, a video about the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) was screened.

The head of state is delivering a speech at the event.