The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Turkic Academy signed a memorandum of understanding for joint action in the fields of education, science, culture, and heritage protection, on Thursday, 18 September 2025, at the Academy’s headquarters in Astana, Kazakhstan. The MoU was signed by Dr. Salim AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, and Dr. Shahin Mustafayev, Academy President.

Following the signing ceremony, the two parties held a meeting to discuss prospects for cooperation in the fields of science, education, and heritage preservation and conservation, during which they agreed to launch joint programs and projects aimed at serving Member States and to organize scientific and cultural seminars, conferences, and fora.

The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Anar Karimov, Head of ICESCO’s Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, and Dr. Abdulhakeem AlSenan, Director of the Organization’s Baku Regional Office.