At the headquarters of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, received the Certificate of Honor of the Academy of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in recognition of his efforts to support culture and the arts in the Islamic world.

In a ceremony held at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, Amb. Saulekul Sailaukyzy, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Morocco, presented the Certificate to the Director-General on behalf of Mr. Amandos Aknaev, President of the Academy of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

This represents another recognition of Dr. AlMalik’s sustained efforts to promote culture, plastic arts, music, literature, architecture, poetry, and heritage, as well as his remarkable endeavors to consolidate the role of creativity as a pillar of sustainable development and civilizational dialogue.

In his remarks on this occasion, the Director-General expressed his sincere gratitude for being the recipient of such a certificate, stressing that it reflects appreciation of ICESCO’s message and role in preserving cultural identity, anchoring the values of beauty and knowledge, and fostering cultural cooperation among the Member States.

Moreover, the Director-General underlined ICESCO’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at promoting culture and the arts as tools for bringing people together and promoting peace.

This occasion reflects the strong cultural ties between sister countries and the shared will to promote cultural action toward wider horizons of cooperation and synergy.