BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 9. The Baku
communiqué on creative industries has been adopted as part of the
"OIC Cultural Festival - Baku Creative Week 2025", Trend reports.
The document issued by the Assistant Secretary-General of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Ambassador Tarig Ali
Bakheet, noted that the festival, which took place in Baku on
December 5-11, made a significant contribution to the development
of intercultural dialogue, strengthening tolerance, peace and
respect for cultural diversity. The communiqué also emphasized the
growing role of Azerbaijan in the development of creative
industries and the expansion of international cultural
cooperation.
The document stated that over 300 international guests from more
than 40 countries participated in the festival. More than 5,000
individuals engaged in the events, which were attended by
representatives from state institutions, international
organizations, and academic and cultural institutions. The program
featured a wide range of sessions focused on cinema, theater,
fashion, design, music, the gaming industry, and digital
startups.
Among the festival's key events, the communiqué highlighted
MYFORUM, a forum dedicated to cultural and creative industries, the
MYEXPO – Creative Village, the Baku Cinema Breeze 2025
international film program, the Eastern Fashion Show, and the G HUB
International Summit of Gaming Technologies. The document
emphasized that these platforms provide vital opportunities for
knowledge exchange, the formation of partnerships, and the
expansion of creative collaboration among countries.
The communiqué further noted that festival participants
recognized the creative industry as a crucial tool for economic
diversification and sustainable development. In this regard, it
called for enhanced cooperation among OIC member states in areas
such as digital innovation, entrepreneurship, the preservation of
cultural heritage, and the responsible use of new technologies. The
document also underscored the need to broaden innovative financial
mechanisms, including joint programs, institutional partnerships,
and public-private collaborations.
The communiqué expressed deep gratitude to the Government of
Azerbaijan for organizing the festival. Special attention was paid
to the leadership of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in the
development of cooperation with the OIC, the strengthening of
Islamic solidarity and the promotion of intercultural dialogue.
In conclusion, the document expressed confidence that the "OIC
Cultural Festival - Baku Creative Week 2025" has opened a new page
of cooperation in the field of creative industries between OIC
member countries.
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