(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijani Culture Minister Anar Karimov attended the IX United
Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum in Morocco,
Azernews reports.
The forum brought together official delegations representing the
UNAOC Group of Friends, political leaders, representatives of
international and regional organizations, representatives of the
private sector, civil society, academia, arts, sports, and media as
well as many others to engage in a robust exchange of innovative
ideas on a wide range of global issues that the world is facing
today.
The forum was held under the theme 'Towards an Alliance of
Peace: Living Together as One Humanity'.
Anar Karimov addressed the panel on 'Museums as a place of
wonder, discovery, open-mindedness and intercultural dialogue' held
within the forum.
The minister spoke about the role played by culture in
establishing peace in the world. He said that museums and monuments
are the main indicators of the cultural identity of nations.
Regrettably, museums are targeted in some cases during crises
and wars, Anar Karimov said, adding that Azerbaijan is one of the
most affected countries to this effect. He pointed out that
unprecedented vandalism was carried out against the historical and
cultural heritage in the territories of Azerbaijan, which were
under Armenian occupation for nearly three decades.
The minister informed about the Baku Process initiated by
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in 2008 to establish a dialogue
between cultures and emphasized the importance of this global
challenge.
He recalled that World Intercultural Dialogue Forums were held
in Azerbaijan with the partnership of a number of leading
organizations, including the UN, within the Baku Process.
In his speech, Anar Karimov also informed about the
Peace4Culture global campaign, launched by Azerbaijan in 2021, to
ensure lasting peace for the preservation, revival, and restoration
of culture in the post-conflict period.
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