The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a workshop titled “Cultural Diplomacy: The Sunny Dimension of Foreign Policy” on Friday, March 21, 2025, via videoconference. The event brought together experts from ICESCO Member States, along with a panel of academics and professionals in the cultural field, to examine the essential role of cultural diplomacy in strengthening international relations.

As part of the activities of ICESCO’s international think tank “Culture for Rethinking the World,” Mr. Frédéric Jambu and Ms. Manuela Nicoletti, experts at ICESCO’s Culture Sector, delivered a lecture on the fundamental concepts, key actors, and effectiveness of cultural diplomacy in the current context of globalization. They highlighted its strategic role in promoting cooperation and dialogue between nations.

The discussions also addressed the contemporary challenges of cultural diplomacy in the face of globalization, as well as the impact of new technologies and digital transformation on international cultural policies. During this Meeting, ICESCO reaffirmed its commitment to fostering cultural industries and advancing cultural diplomacy worldwide by promoting their role as facilitators of global cultural exchange and intercultural dialogue based on mutual respect.