The tag «Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)» brings together news about the activities of the specialized institution of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation dealing with education, science, culture and communication across Muslim countries. This section includes materials on the organization's programs and projects, cooperation with Azerbaijan, ICESCO's participation in international events, as well as visits and statements by its leadership.
ICESCO (formerly known by the abbreviation ISESCO) was founded by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in May 1979 as a specialized agency aimed at strengthening ties among member states in the fields of education, science, culture and communication, and promoting human capital development and cultural dialogue across the Muslim world. The organization has 53 member states, and its working languages are Arabic, English and French. Its headquarters is located in Rabat, Morocco.
The Republic of Azerbaijan has been a member of ICESCO since 1991, and bilateral relations have steadily developed across a range of areas since then — from the implementation of educational and cultural programs to joint initiatives on the preservation of historical and cultural heritage. The cooperation between Azerbaijan and ICESCO has also been reflected in symbolic gestures by the organization: over the years, ICESCO has granted the status of "Cultural Capital of the Islamic World" to several Azerbaijani cities, along with other decisions recognizing the country's cultural and educational achievements.
In 2024, ICESCO marked the 40th anniversary of its activities, on which occasion the organization summed up the programs and projects it had implemented over that period in the field of science and education across its member states. The anniversary events coincided with the holy month of Ramadan and were accompanied by an overview of the organization's decades-long work on the international stage.
ICESCO's activities are traditionally covered in the context of its participation in international book fairs, cultural forums, educational initiatives, as well as its cooperation with national agencies of member states, including Azerbaijan. The organization regularly acts as a partner in various cultural and educational projects aimed at strengthening dialogue among civilizations.
Materials gathered under this tag may include news about ICESCO's programs and projects, information on the organization's cooperation with Azerbaijan, coverage of ICESCO's participation in international cultural and educational events, as well as materials dedicated to anniversary dates and the organization's history.
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