His Excellency Mr. Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, received Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), on the afternoon of Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Rabat.
The meeting touched upon the fruitful cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and ICESCO, and the distinguished patronage and continuous attention the Organization enjoys from His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may Allah assist him, which has been translated into tangible support from the Moroccan government for the Organization’s initiatives and programs. The Director-General praised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its strong support and great interest in ICESCO, clearly demonstrated by the Headquarters Agreement, which has become a model for relations between international organizations and host countries.
During the meeting, Dr. AlMalik presented a brief overview of the key achievements realized since assuming leadership of the Organization. He highlighted ICESCO’s new strategic vision, which has positioned it as a leading institution at both regional and international levels. He also reviewed major activities carried out in the Kingdom of Morocco and outlined future areas of focus, chief among them: heritage preservation, exploration of artificial intelligence prospects, and capacity building in future-oriented professions.
The Director-General affirmed that ICESCO is confidently advancing toward global leadership under the high patronage of His Majesty, noting that the Organization has earned numerous international certifications and accreditations reflecting its commitment to transparency, good governance, and institutional excellence.
Dr. AlMalik further emphasized ICESCO’s dedication to attracting outstanding talent from across the Islamic world and empowering youth through training and employment in fields aligned with the future transformations of the job market.
For his part, Minister Bourita commended ICESCO’s efforts and its growing role in enhancing the presence of the Islamic world in the fields of education, science, and culture.
At the close of the meeting, the Director-General expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom of Morocco for its gracious hosting of the Organization and the continued support it provides to ensure the success of its work and initiatives.