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    Azerbaijani President Receives ICESCO Director-General, Lauds Organization’s Roles and New Vision

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    Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, received Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), today, Friday, May 20, 2022, at the Presidential Palace in Baku. The meeting brought together Mr. Anar Karimov, Minister of Culture, Chairman of the Azerbaijani National Commission for Education, Science and Culture, and Mr. Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the Azerbaijani President, Head of Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration.

    At the outset of the meeting, Mr. Aliyev praised the roles that ICESCO plays in light of its new vision and strategic orientations, noting that the Organization’s efforts and action place it among internationally renowned organizations, and reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for ICESCO.

    The Azerbaijani President conveyed his gratitude to ICESCO and its DG for signing the agreement on the establishment and inauguration of the Organization’s regional office in Baku and forming a technical team comprising of internal and external experts who will visit Azerbaijan this month to assess the damage incurred by archaeological and historical sites in Nagorno-Karabakh. He also emphasized that Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to culture and heritage protection and safeguarding.

    President Aliyev hailed ICESCO’s keenness to cooperate with the Republic of Azerbaijan in the implementation of various programmes and activities and commended Dr. AlMalik’s participation in the International Conference on “Advancing Post-Conflict Humanitarian Agenda: Sustainable Development through Revitalization of Cultural Environment,” held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Shusha.

    For his part, ICESCO DG expressed his thanks to the Azerbaijani President and competent authorities for supporting the Organization’s programmes and activities, stressing that the distinguished relations between ICESCO and Azerbaijan serve as a model for effective cooperation with the Member States to bring ICESCO’s lofty objectives to fruition.

    Dr. AlMalik also praised the Azerbaijani National Commission’s keenness to cooperate with ICESCO, particularly in the areas of building youth capacity, anchoring peace and civilizational dialogue, and preserving cultural heritage.

    ICESCO and Imam Maturidi Center in Uzbekistan hold a Symposium on Scholars of Islamic East

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    The Imam Maturidi International Scientific Research Center of the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan in the Republic of Uzbekistan, in cooperation with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), held an International Symposium under the theme: “Contributions of Scholars of the Islamic East to the Development of Islamic Civilization” to introduce the achievements of scholars in the Central Asian region and their cultural contributions.

    The Symposium, which was held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, via videoconference, saw the participation of the Adviser to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the President of the International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan in Scientific and Innovative Affairs, the Head of the Department of Muslims of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Grand Mufti, and the Director of the Research Center for Islamic History, Arts and Culture (IRCICA), the Head of the Department of Muslims of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Grand Mufti, the Director of the Institute of Islamic Civilization at the National University of Malaysia and several representatives of Member States.

    In a recorded speech broadcast during the opening session of the Symposium, Dr. Abdelilah Benarfa, ICESCO Deputy Director-General (DG), reaffirmed, that the Organization aims to introduce the great civilizational role of scholars of the East, through its action plans, its new vision, and its civilizational program “ICESCO Roads towards the Future”, highlighting the importance of cooperation in establishing relations, raising awareness and increasing the visibility of the role of distinguished scholars and their contributions to humanity throughout history.

    After the opening session, Mr. Bilel Chebbi, Expert at ICESCO Culture and Communication Sector, moderated the third scientific session, which touched upon the theme: The Impact of Muslim Scholars on the Development of Science, where he focused on introducing ICESCO’s civilizational vision in the cultural field, the activities of the Islamic Heritage Center and the Organization’s role in safeguarding the heritage of the Islamic world and inscribing historical sites and cultural elements on the Islamic World Heritage List, as well as the role of scholars of the Islamic East in building cities and human civilizations, based on the correct sciences that they have developed throughout history.

    ICESCO and KOICA Explore Prospects for Joint Cooperation

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Regional Office of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in the Kingdom of Morocco held a meeting on May 19, 2022, at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, to explore prospects for cooperation between ICESCO and the Agency in areas of mutual interest.

    During the meeting, Mrs. Amira Fadel, Head of ICESCO Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, and representatives of the Education Sector, the Culture and Communication Sector, the Sciences and Technologies Sector, the General Secretariat of National Commissions and Conferences, and the Center of Strategic Foresight delivered presentations on several ICESCO initiatives, programs and activities, related to youth and women capacity-building, and supporting innovation in the countries of the Islamic world.

    For his part, Mr. Yongwoo Jeong, Director of KOICA Regional Office in the Kingdom of Morocco, reviewed the key activities and areas of the Agency’s action and its initiatives aimed at providing grants and assistance to achieve sustainable development in the world, referring to several projects implemented by the Agency’s office in Rabat, mainly development programs, volunteering programs in the fields of education, vocational training, agriculture, health, rural development, training programs for capacity-building and partnerships with the private and public sectors and international institutions.

    At the close of the meeting, the two parties discussed mechanisms for developing cooperation and agreed to hold other meetings to implement joint programs that contribute to creating an active environment that encourages young people to lead, create and innovate.

    ICESCO Takes Part in 27th Session of ACAO General Assembly

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    Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), reaffirmed ICESCO’s pride in its fruitful cooperation with the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) in areas of common interest. “The Organization is keen to further enhance and foster this cooperation so as to contribute towards achieving sustainable development goals in the countries of the Islamic world,” noted the ICESCO official.

    This statement came in an address he delivered during the opening session of the 27th session of the General Assembly of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization, which was held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Rabat, the Kingdom of Morocco.

    In his address, the Deputy DG explained that ICESCO and ACAO have recently held intensive exchanges and technical meetings, which have culminated in the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in February 2022, outlining potential avenues of cooperation between the two Organizations.

    At the close of his address, Dr. Benarafa reitrated ICESCO’s keenness to strengthen partnership with ACAO and conveyed his best wishes for a successful session.

    ICESCO Holds Meeting to Discuss Arrangements for Participation in the UN Transforming Education Summit 2022

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) held a meeting with Mr. Leonardo Garnier, Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General for the Transforming Education Summit 2022, to discuss the arrangements for its participation in this international summit, due to be held in New York, next September, under the directive of Mr. Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General.

    During the meeting, held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, via videoconference, the two parties agreed that ICESCO would hold a preparatory meeting with all Member States, next July, with the participation of Mr. Leonardo Garnier, to further consider their participation in the Summit, which aims to mobilize action, foster solidarity, find solutions to compensate for the losses in the field of education caused by the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic, and reshape the future of education to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals related to education by 2030. In the same vein, ICESCO will also organize a parallel event on girls’ education in conflict areas.

    The meeting brought together Ms. Amira Fadil, Head of Partnerships and International Cooperation Sector, Dr. Ahmed Said Bah, Adviser to the Director General (DG) for Partnerships and International Cooperation, Supervisor of the General Secretariat of National Commissions and Conferences, Dr. Barry Koumbou, Head of Education Sector, Ms. Ramata Almami Mbaye, Head of Human and Social Sciences Sector, Ms. Rime Jirari, Head of the Department of Organizations and Bodies, and Ms. Rim Jalloul, from ICESCO Center of Strategic Foresight.

    ICESCO Director-General calls for Adoption of Comprehensive Approach to Promote Humanitarian Agendas

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    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), called for working toward the promotion of humanitarian agendas to build peaceful and sustainable societies through adopting a comprehensive approach based on effective methods that are resilient and adaptable to countries’ contexts and specificities. ICESCO DG stated that these methods should bear in mind the regional and international dimensions before thinking of solutions, adopt transparency in conflict resolution, and monitor the development plans for post-conflict phases to build prosperous societies.

    ICESCO DG gave this statement in his address during the opening session of the International Conference on “Advancing the Post-Conflict Humanitarian Agenda: Sustainable Development through Revitalizing the Cultural Environment,” organized by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture. The Conference kicked off on Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Shusha, in the presence of Mr. Anar Karimov, Minister of Culture, President of the Azerbaijani National Commission for Education, Science and Culture; Mr. Aydin Karimov, Special Representative of President in the Shusha District, in addition to several officials and specialist active in the field of cultural and social development.

    At the outset, Dr. AlMalik congratulated the Government of Azerbaijan on hosting this key event and commended its efforts for fostering the sustainable development agenda through the promotion of the cultural field, highlighting the unique diversity and cultural harmony of Azerbaijani cities, most notably Shusha.

    He also stressed the importance of developing a post-conflict humanitarian agenda to ensure the change of circumstances that previously led to conflict outbreaks; work on fostering social cohesion and build peaceful and sustainable societies that are mindful of human needs by learning from past experiences; and consolidating partnerships with states and citizens.

    Moreover, Dr. AlMalik highlighted the main components of ICESCO’s vision and strategic orientations and the Organization’s main initiatives and programs to promote and disseminate the culture of peace through human and cultural development. ICESCO DG seized the opportunity to commend the special partnership between ICESCO and many specialized Azerbaijani parties in the implementation of a number of the Organization’s programs, notably the youth training program in the field of setting up and developing small projects in the field of technology and innovation.

    At the close of his address, Dr. AlMalik reaffirmed ICESCO’s keenness to promote cooperation with all partners and institutions to build harmonious societies, calling on all stakeholders to develop this cultural link across the globe.

    The Conference sessions focus on highlighting the role of culture in promoting dialogue and cooperation in post-conflict situations and promoting cultural heritage as a basis for sustainable peace. It also discusses past challenges and future prospects through the implementation of heritage management policies in the context of urbicide, and the protection of environmental systems through supporting sustainable lifestyles in local and regional societies.

    ICESCO and OIF Explore Cooperation Prospects

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    Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General (DG) of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Ms. Haoua Acyl, Representative of the Bureau of the International Organization of la Francophonie (OIF) for North Africa, and together they explored prospects of cooperation between the two organizations in the fields of youth capacity building, women empowerment, and promotion of civilizational dialogue.

    During the meeting, held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at ICESCO Headquarters in Rabat, Dr. Benarafa highlighted the Organization’s open-policy vision as well as the initiatives and programs the Organization launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, which contributed to supporting the efforts of its Member States to mitigate the impact of the pandemic.

    The ICESCO official noted that the Organization accords special attention to women and young people and seeks to ensure their integration in the labor market, build their capacities and hone their skills through benefiting from a selection of specialized programs such as the ICESCO Program for Young Professionals. He added that ICESCO also works towards anchoring the values of tolerance and coexistence through its Center for Civilizational Dialogue.

    For her part, Ms. Acyl commended ICESCO’s efforts in its areas of competence, noting that the International Organization of la Francophonie accords great attention to education and professional training, keeping up with modern digitization trends and training young people in this field.

    Ms. Acyl also reaffirmed her Organization’s keenness to build fruitful cooperation with ICESCO and develop joint projects that contribute to youth and women training and support innovation.

    The meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmed Said Bah, Advisor to the DG for Partnerships and International Cooperation, Supervisor of the Secretariat of National Commissions and Conferences; Dr. Omar Halli, Advisor to the DG for the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW); Mr. Mamadou Kone, from ICESCO’s Secretariat of National Commissions and Conferences; and Mr. Ahmad Ali Kotoko, Program Specialist at the OIF Bureau for North Africa.

    Signing of an agreement to establish ICESCO Chair for Biomedical Materials at Baku State University

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Baku State University in the Republic of Azerbaijan signed an agreement to establish the ICESCO Chair for Biomedical Materials at the University, to promote scientific research and join the efforts of scientists, researchers, physicians and the representatives of biomedical industry sector to develop advanced antimicrobial materials for use in biomedicine.

    Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General (DG), and Dr. Elchin Babayev, President of Baku State University, signed the agreement, on Wednesday (18 May 2022), in the presence of several officials, deans of faculties and university students, as well as Dr. Foued Al-Ayni, Expert at ICESCO Science and Technology Sector, during the visit of Dr. AlMalik to Baku State University, as part of his visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, to attend the International Conference on “Advancing the Post-Conflict Humanitarian Agenda: Sustainable Development through Revitalization of the Cultural Environment.”

    In his statement at the signing ceremony, Dr. AlMalik commended the partnership between ICESCO and the University and hoped that such step would be the start of constructive cooperation to establish similar chairs in other universities in the Islamic world to contribute to the development of scientific research, innovation and technology.

    For his part, Dr. Babayev commended ICESCO’s efforts and support for scientific research, stressing the importance of the programmes implemented in cooperation between the Organization and the University, and his keenness to develop their partnership.

    According to the terms of the agreement, the Chair aims to develop the initial design of the pre-clinical efficacy tests, conduct studies on pharmacokinetics to carry out clinical trials, manufacture new nanocomposites with antimicrobial properties, and study the physical and chemical properties of nanocomposites.

    This Chair is part of ICESCO’s vision to engage scientists and intellects, enhance cooperation between experts and researchers from academia, international laboratories and educational institutions, and promote sustainable development within and outside the Member States.

    At the close of the signing ceremony, the President of Baku University presented the University Shield to ICESCO DG in appreciation of his efforts in supporting the development of scientific research. Dr. Al-Malik also presented ICESCO Shield to Dr. Babayev in appreciation of the University’s contribution to the promotion of science and technology in Azerbaijan.

    ICESCO Participates in the 9th Edition of Africities Summit in Kenya

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    The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) participates in the 9th Summit of the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa, which is being held in Kisumu, Republic of Kenya, under the theme: “The Role of Intermediary Cities in Africa in the Implementation of the United Nations 2030 and the African Union Agenda 2063.” This edition aims at addressing the main African issues, strengthening the role of territorial communities in the development of the continent, and contribute to the integration and unity of Africa in its territorial areas.

    The summit, which will last for four days, kicked off on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, with the inauguration of Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Mr. Musa Faki, Chairman of the African Union Commission, in the presence of representatives of the United Nations and several international organizations and institutions.

    The summit agenda features several workshops and seminars tackling the best ways to enable medium-sized cities to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, namely the 11th SDG on sustainable cities and communities, and the African Union Agenda 2063, in addition to discussing several topics, especially the provision and sustainability of adequate housing, water and sanitation, addressing the effects of climate change, and other issues related to digitization, health, women and youth, migration, asylum and unemployment.

    ICESCO is represented at the summit by Mr. Omar Hamed, expert at the Sector of Partnerships and International Cooperation.

    ICESCO Delegation Visits Maroc Telecom Museum in Rabat

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    A delegation from the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) visited the Maroc Telecom Museum in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, on the occasion of the International Museum Day (IMD), celebrated this year under the theme “The Power of Museums.”

    The delegation, which visited the Museum on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, comprised of Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General (DG), Dr. Mohamed Zine Labidine, Head of the Culture and Communication Sector, along with several directors of ICESCO sectors and centres.

    During the visit, Dr. Benarafa emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Organization and the Museum, and the need for close networking and enhanced connectivity among museums within the Kingdom of Morocco and beyond.

    He added that ICESCO and the International Council of Museums (ICOM) are joining efforts to reinforce the role of museums in developing and supporting national economies, and promoting cultural identity and diversity.

    It is worth noting that ICESCO held an international symposium on Monday, May 16, 2022, in observance of International Museum Day, under the theme: “The Power of Museums.” The event brought together experts and specialists in the field to highlight the role of museums in achieving sustainable development goals and preserving cultural heritage and identity, and discuss mechanisms for supporting museums’ recovery from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.