On June 16, in Paris, the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Adil Karimli, met with Nayef H. Al-Fayez, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture.
According to Publika.az , cooperation opportunities in the protection of cultural heritage, museum work, creative industries, cultural diplomacy, and international projects in the field of culture were reviewed at the meeting. The prospects for cooperation within the framework of UNESCO's SECURE project and the possibilities of applying this program in the field of cultural heritage protection were also discussed.
Minister Adil Karimli informed about the main priorities of Azerbaijan's cultural policy, the reforms being implemented, and international partnership initiatives.
The parties exchanged views on deepening cooperation between UNESCO and Azerbaijan in the field of culture, implementing joint projects, expanding professional exchange programs, and promoting innovative international initiatives.
The importance of developing cooperation in areas of mutual interest and the role of culture in sustainable development and strengthening international solidarity were emphasized at the meeting.
