BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. On October 26,
Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov met with UNESCO
Deputy Director-General Asa Regner, who is visiting the
country.
This was reported by the Press Service Department of
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to the report, the meeting addressed the current state
and prospects for developing cooperation between Azerbaijan and
UNESCO, as well as intercultural dialogue, education, science,
artificial intelligence, cultural heritage, sustainable tourism,
the Man and the Biosphere Programme, and support for African
countries and small island states.
It was noted that the Framework Agreement signed in 2013 and the
Azerbaijan–UNESCO Trust Fund established that year play an
important role in advancing cooperation. Azerbaijan’s interest in
continuing to support UNESCO programmes and projects in line with
the country’s national priorities was also emphasized.
Satisfaction was expressed with UNESCO’s active participation in
the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue. It was noted that
the organization had hosted three panel discussions as part of the
forum.
Elnur Mammadov provided information on the Artificial
Intelligence Strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2025–2028
and the Digital Development Council. It was noted that artificial
intelligence technologies are being applied to promote the
country’s development and digitalize public services.
Asa Regner thanked Azerbaijan for the successful organization of
the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue and for its
cooperation. She highly appreciated Azerbaijan’s support for
African countries, gender equality, girls’ education and small
island states, which are among UNESCO’s priority areas.
The meeting also included an exchange of views on other issues
of mutual interest.
