Baku: On December 8, the ‘OIC Cultural Festival: Baku Creative Week – 2025’ in Baku featured panel discussions on the ‘Development of Technologies in the Field of Culture (Cultech) in Islamic Countries.’ The session was moderated by Lhoucine Rhazoui, Director of Cultural Affairs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Saadat Yusifova, Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Culture, addressed the panel session, emphasizing Azerbaijan’s role in contributing to Islamic culture. She noted that the event serves as a platform to celebrate the shared Islamic cultural heritage and the political, economic, and cultural partnerships among Islamic countries.
The Deputy Culture Minister outlined Azerbaijan’s initiatives in cultural and creative industries, focusing on nurturing the creative potential of young talents through their knowledge and skills.
The panel featured several notable speakers, including Abdurrahman Aliy, President of the Turkish Yunus Emre Institute; Maryam Gafar-Zada, Assistant Director of the ICESCO’s Regional Office in Baku; Atilla Karaman, Acting Director of the Statistics and Information Department of the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC); and Abduvali Khaydarov, Chairman of the Uzbekistan Creative Association.
The event concluded with discussions and a question and answer session, allowing for further exploration of the topics addressed during the panel.