On the occasion of United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the United Nations for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) have released a joint video celebrating the long-standing partnership between the two institutions. Through this joint message, IsDB and UNOSSC pledge to continue supporting the Global South through effective and sustainable South-South Cooperation. During this Decade of Action, the two institutions reiterate the importance of solidarity in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Islamic Development Bank and the United Nations for South-South Cooperation have been collaborating in promoting South-South Cooperation through Reverse Linkage. The two institutions have supported joint programs, frameworks and platforms to strengthen national , regional and global partnerships.