The Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) met with the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the Kingdom of Morocco to explore prospects for building joint cooperation in the fields of education, science, and culture.

During the meeting, held on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, Mr. Anar Karimov, Head of the Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, and Leslie J. Baja, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Morocco, expressed their shared commitment to establishing fruitful cooperation that serves common objectives.

Mr. Karimov reviewed ICESCO’s main areas of mandate and action, highlighting its strategic orientations and leading initiatives, and underscoring promising opportunities for forging strong partnerships with the Republic of the Philippines. The meeting also addressed mechanisms for strengthening cooperation in areas aligned with ICESCO’s vision, particularly educational and cultural exchange, the use of artificial intelligence applications, the Youth Peace Ambassadors Program, the provision of scholarships, and the Islamic Culture Capitals Programme.

The discussions additionally examined the prospect of the Republic of the Philippines acceding to ICESCO as an Observer Member State, considering the shared interest in instituting a structured and sustainable framework for long-term collaboration, alongside advancing initiatives yielding measurable social impact within and beyond the Islamic world.

The meeting was attended by Ms. Asma Almaghour from ICESCO’s Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector.