Dr. Salim AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), met with Mrs. Shakilla Umutoni Kazimbaya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda to the Kingdom of Morocco. The two parties discussed avenues for cooperation in the fields of developing education, protecting culture, achieving peace, capacity-building of youth and women, and the possibility of joining the Organization as an “Observer Member.”

During the meeting, held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik highlighted the importance the Organization attributes to African countries by implementing programs and projects that meet their needs in capacity-building of youth and women, promoting entrepreneurship in the fields of technology and AI, and strengthening the values of coexistence, peace, and civilizational dialogue. Dr. AlMalik commended the continuous efforts carried out by Rwanda to overcome challenges in recent years.

For her part, Mrs. Kazimbaya reviewed the efforts of Rwanda to build a resilient society capable of overcoming challenges and strengthening peace and security. She affirmed her country’s commitment to cooperate with the Organization in developing projects and programs, convening symposiums for the capacity-building of youth, and empowering human capital in the fields of promoting leadership skills and developing education, scientific research, and heritage preservation.

The two parties also discussed the possibility of Rwanda joining ICESCO as an “Observer Member,” as Mrs. Kazimbaya expressed her country’s desire to join the Organization and the importance of building fruitful partnerships in the fields of education, sciences, and culture. Dr. AlMalik welcomed this proposition, noting that the Organization is adopting an open approach to international cooperation, in accordance with its vision and purposeful strategy to promote partnerships and support joint work.