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    ICESCO Director General Receives Minister of Culture, Youth, Sports, and Arts of the Republic of Gabon

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Dr. André Jacques Augand, Minister of Culture, Youth, Sports, and Arts of the Republic of Gabon to discuss the progress of the partnership between the Organization and Gabon in the fields of education, science, and culture.

    The meeting took place on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at ICESCO’s headquarters in Rabat, attended by Mr. Sylver Aboubakar Minko Mi-Nseme, Gabonese Ambassador to Morocco, and the minister’s accompanying delegation. Dr. AlMalik highlighted the Organization’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with Gabon through the implementation of programs, projects, and initiatives that align with Gabon’s priorities and meet its needs.

    Dr. AlMalik explained that ICESCO’s new vision prioritizes cultural fields and that the Organization has developed a cultural strategy aimed at supporting the Member States in updating their cultural policies, preserving and valorizing heritage in the Islamic world, employing modern technologies, inscribing historical sites and cultural elements on heritage lists in the Islamic world, and building the capacities of heritage professionals.

    For his part, Dr. Augand praised ICESCO’s roles and distinguished initiatives, expressing his aspiration to further develop the partnership between Gabon and the Organization in the coming period.

    The meeting also covered the results of some ongoing projects between the two sides, as well as proposals for cooperation, including the possibility of ICESCO supporting the establishment of a museum in Gabon to exhibit archaeological items to be recovered from European countries.

    In attendance from ICESCO were Dr. Mohamed Zinelabidine, Head of the Culture and Communication Sector, and Ms. Ramata Almamy Mbaye, Head of the Social and Human Sciences Sector.

    ICESCO Director General Receives the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Rabat

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Mr. Mohammad Harun Al Rashid, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the Kingdom of Morocco, and together discussed ways of developing cooperation between ICESCO and Bangladesh in areas of common interest.

    At the beginning of the meeting, held on Monday, 27 May 2024, at ICESCO Headquarters, in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik stressed the Organization’s keenness to strengthen its partnership with Bangladesh, which has already witnessed the joint implementation of a set of qualitative programs and projects, noting that ICESCO’s new vision strengthens communication with Member States to identify their orientations and needs to design appropriate programs and activities for each country.

    He also explained that ICESCO’s doors are open to everyone with the view of benefiting Member States and Muslim communities worldwide, supporting the efforts of Member States in developing the fields of education, science and culture, and building the capacities of youth and women by leveraging modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence applications and metaverse, to keep up with the relevant global developments.

    For his part, the ambassador of Bangladesh commended ICESCO’s roles in developing the fields of education, science and culture in its Member States, expressing his country’s keenness to develop future cooperation with the Organization.

    The meeting discussed the key programs and projects implemented by ICESCO in cooperation with the competent parties in Bangladesh, in coordination with the National Commission, and considered future cooperation proposals.

    ICESCO and Republic of Niger Agree to Develop Cooperation in Education, Training and Capacity Building

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), held a meeting with Dr. Elisabeth Sherif, Minister of National Education, Literacy, Vocational Training and the Promotion of National Languages, President of the Nigerien National Commission, to explore prospects to enhance cooperation between the two parties through the implementation of a set of programs and projects in the upcoming days.

    During the meeting, held on Monday, 27 May 2024, at ICESCO Headquarters, in the presence of Mr. Salissou Ada, the Ambassador of the Republic of Niger to Morocco, and a host of heads of sectors at the Organization, Dr. AlMalik stressed ICESCO’s keenness to deepen cooperation with Niger and continue implementing the previously approved projects in education, science and culture.

    For her part, Dr. Elisabeth Sherif lauded ICESCO’s roles and efforts in supporting its Member States in its areas of competence and expressed appreciation for the Organization’s programs to advance education and capacity building in Niger, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Furthermore, Dr. Elisabeth Sherif pointed out the challenges her country faces in the transitional phase the country is undergoing, especially in the fields of education, capacity building and training, and that Niger heavily relies on ICESCO’s support during the next phase.

    At the end of the meeting, the two parties agreed to continue coordination between ICESCO and Nigerien competent bodies, mainly the Ministry of National Education, and develop new programs to enhance this partnership by establishing ICESCO’s Center for Teaching Arabic.

    ICESCO and Republic of Guinea Explore Cooperation Prospects in Education, Science and Culture

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Mr. Namory Traoré, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea to the Kingdom of Morocco, and together they explored prospects of cooperation between ICESCO and Guinea in the fields of education, science and culture.
    At the beginning of the meeting, held on Friday, May 24, 2024, at ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat, Dr. AlMalik congratulated Mr. Traoré on his new position as Guinea’s Ambassador to Morocco, wishing him success in his mission.

    The Director-General also reaffirmed ICESCO’s keenness to develop cooperation with Guinea and support its endeavors to modernize the fields of education, science and culture, particularly during the current transitional phase. He added that the Organization’s vision and strategic orientations adopt openness to the Member States to accurately identify their needs and priorities aimed at designing programs and projects tailored to each country.

    For his part, Ambassador Traoré conveyed the greetings of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Guinea and the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Director General, commending the Organization’s efforts to support Guinea during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also stressed Conakry’s keenness to develop cooperation with ICESCO, as the political leadership in the Republic is counting on this partnership to further its work in rebuilding and restructuring the country.

    The meeting discussed proposals to develop a partnership between ICESCO and Guinea in the fields of education, science, and culture, including the establishment of an ICESCO regional center in Conakry and the promotion of the Organization’s cooperation with Guinean universities. The two parties also agreed to sustain coordination at the expert level to develop executive plans for joint programs and projects.

    ICESCO Director-General Receives the New Libyan Delegate to the Organization

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Dr. Mohammed Ammari Zayed, Libya’s Permanent Delegate to ICESCO at the Organization’s headquarters in Rabat to discuss the progress of the partnership between the Organization and Libya, following Dr. AlMalik’s visit to Tripoli earlier this May and his discussions with senior Libyan officials.


    The meeting, held on Thursday, 23 May 2024, began with Dr. AlMalik expressing sincere his thanks and appreciation to the Libyan Government and people for the warm reception he received during his visit to Tripoli, and for the keenness of Libyan officials to strengthen relations with ICESCO in its areas of competence.

    ICESCO reiterated its commitment to continue coordinating with Libyan stakeholders in the field of education, science, and culture, to develop the existing partnership through initiatives, programs, and projects that align with the Libya’s goals and meet its needs in these areas.
    On his part, Dr. Ammari commended ICESCO’s efforts, stating that Dr. AlMalik’s visit to Tripoli signals a new chapter in Libya-ICESCO relations. Furthermore, he highlighted the formation of a working team to prepare a detailed report on the visit’s outcomes, and to refine the discussed programs and projects joint implementation.

    Both parties agreed to have a Libyan working team visit ICESCO’s headquarters to finalize a draft executive agreement for partnership in various programs and projects. This agreement is expected to be signed in the near future. It was also agreed that ICESCO would assist Libya in capacity-building initiatives.