Mr. Mohamed Ali Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, received on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Tunisia, Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), and Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and UN Envoy to Combat Islamophobia.

The meeting served as an opportunity to exchange views on the growing challenges related to the rise of hate speech and intolerance, as well as exploring ways to enhance initiatives aimed at promoting a culture of peace and coexistence. Discussions also touched on strengthening joint programs between Tunisia and the two organizations, particularly in the fields of youth, education, and cultural innovation.

The Tunisian Foreign Minister expressed his country’s pride in hosting the Tunis International Symposium on “Strengthening the Role of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in Promoting International Peace and Security”, organized by ICESCO in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UNAOC. He reaffirmed Tunisia’s full readiness to support any initiatives and conferences that advance multilateral action in an increasingly volatile global context. He also reiterated Tunisia’s unwavering position in supporting the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people to establish their independent state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

For his part, Dr. AlMalik praised Tunisia’s initiatives in the fields of education, cultural heritage preservation, and capacity-building, stressing ICESCO’s commitment to expanding joint projects with Tunisia, especially in areas related to youth inclusion and women’s empowerment.

Mr. Moratinos also commended Tunisia’s leading role in promoting intercultural dialogue, affirming that the partnership with Tunisia stands as an important model supporting global efforts in this field.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue trilateral coordination to launch new joint programs and further reinforce Tunisia’s position as a hub for dialogue and civilizational convergence.