BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 8. Baku Creative
Week is uniting artists, innovators and leaders of creative spheres
- the Minister of Culture of Egypt, Egypt's Minister of Culture
Ahmed Fouad Hanno said at the opening ceremony of the “OIC Cultural
Festival: Baku Creative Week – 2025”, Trend reports.
"Baku Creative Week, where traditions combine with modern
vision, opens a unique space where artists, innovators and leaders
of creative spheres can share ideas and inspire each other. Similar
interactions give rise to new forms of cooperation and strengthen
the creative landscape of the entire region," the official
noted.
According to him, for Egypt, participation in this event is an
opportunity to present national cinema, fashion, music and other
forms of art that reflect both ancient heritage and dynamic
contemporary cultural development.
“We consider this platform an important tool for supporting and
expanding the creative economy in our countries. And although
Egypt’s cultural heritage spans thousands of years, our outlook is
directed toward the future.
We are actively investing in cultural infrastructure, supporting
young creators, promoting innovation and integrating the
development of creative industries into national strategies. Major
projects are being implemented in the fields of museum work,
heritage preservation, the creation of cultural centers and
creative hubs,” he explained.
The minister called for closer cooperation within regional and
international frameworks, especially within the OIC, which plays a
key role in supporting joint cultural initiatives.
“Today the world stands on the boundary between tradition and
digital transformation. To realize our potential, we must invest in
education, protection of cultural diversity, support for young
talents, and the introduction of digital tools.
Moreover, it's necessary to strengthen partnerships between
states, cultural institutions, the private sector, and creative
communities,” he pointed out.
Hanno also said that Baku Creative Week provides an exceptional
opportunity to deepen such cooperation - through joint exhibitions,
fashion and design, music programs, and initiatives to support
young talents in our countries.
“I want to emphasize the historical ties between Egypt and
Azerbaijan. The sixth meeting of the intergovernmental commission,
held on November 24, 2025, in Cairo, became an important step in
expanding cooperation, including in the field of culture and
creative industries.
We look forward to further strengthening our partnership and to
the future projects of this creative week,” the minister added.
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