The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in cooperation with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Chair at the Euromed University of Fez, concluded the second cohort of its training program on the concept of Civilizational Diplomacy, designed for postgraduate students specializing in international law and conflict resolution.

The Program, which concluded on Friday, 15 May 2026, lasted nearly three months under the supervision of ICESCO’s Center for Civilizational Dialogue, with the participation of eight trainees from four countries. During the Program, participants enhanced their skills in issues related to international dialogue and conflict resolution.

This program forms part of ICESCO’s efforts to consolidate its innovative concept of “Civilizational Diplomacy” as an approach to strengthening dialogue and understanding among cultures through investment in academic knowledge, linguistic openness, and the use of modern technological tools in the service of rapprochement among peoples and civilizations.

During the closing ceremony, the trainees presented projects and applied studies reflecting an advanced level of engagement with the program’s themes. Their work addressed the role of civilizational diplomacy in building bridges for international communication, highlighted the importance of the Arabic language as a vessel for culture and knowledge, and explored the use of technology and academic research in the service of civilizational dialogue and the development of more effective approaches to international relations.

The conclusion of this second cohort reaffirms the commitment of ICESCO and its academic partners to continuing investment in the training of a new generation of professionals capable of carrying forward the values of dialogue, openness, and coexistence, thereby strengthening the role of Civilizational Diplomacy as both a practical concept and a promising field for addressing contemporary international challenges.