Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), received Ms. Regina Rusz, Austria’s Deputy Minister for European and International Affairs, and Dr. Anna Jankovic, Austrian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, along with the accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, held at ICESCO headquarters in Rabat, the two sides explored prospects for joint cooperation in promoting a culture of peace and consolidating the values of coexistence and interfaith dialogue.
Dr. AlMalik reviewed the efforts made by the Organization, particularly through its Center for Civilizational Dialogue, to foster mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
He also highlighted several programs and initiatives aimed at strengthening the values of respect for the privacy of the other, dialogue between nations, and appreciation of cultural diversity, namely the development of the concept of “civilizational diplomacy” concerned with the promotion of global dialogue between different peoples, civilizations and cultures.
Dr. AlMalik also outlined ICESCO’s vision and strategic orientations, all rooted in the principles of dialogue, cooperation, and the expansion of communication to include the Organization’s Member States and the international community as a whole.
He emphasized the Organization’s openness to granting observer status to new countries and its ongoing efforts to integrate the values of peace into education, science, and culture across its Member States.
He further stressed his strong belief in the pivotal role of youth, noting that ICESCO has recruited many young talents and collaborated with others to bring their ideas and visions to life.