On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), held a virtual meeting with Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), to discuss arrangements for organizing a preparatory meeting aimed at coordinating the visions of ICESCO Member States ahead of the Global Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations, scheduled to be held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia later this year.

During the meeting, Dr. AlMalik expressed his deep appreciation for the ongoing partnership between ICESCO and the UNAOC, emphasizing the importance of joint cooperation in implementing programs and initiatives that foster dialogue and intercultural coexistence, especially in light of growing global challenges.

The meeting addressed the necessary arrangements for holding the preparatory meeting, which will be hosted by the Republic of Tunisia in partnership with ICESCO and the UNAOC. The goal is to formulate a unified vision for the Islamic world on fundamental issues such as promoting peaceful coexistence, combating extremism, and supporting international peace and security, in preparation for presenting it at the Global Forum.

The two sides also discussed the most suitable timing for holding the meeting and the formation of a joint committee to handle financial and logistical aspects, in addition to ways to enhance the participation of Member States, thereby contributing to intensified efforts aimed at consolidating the values of peace, coexistence, and dialogue among civilizations.