on Socio-Economic Development
Miguel Ángel Moratinos served as Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for UNAOC when he presented his address at the 13th Conference of the Ministers of Culture of the Islamic World on February 12th, 2025 at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
Key Highlights from His Address:
During his speech Moratinos praised Saudi Arabia’s swift cultural change because of its successful integration between traditional heritage and modern cultural manifestations.
As a result Saudi Arabia has established itself as a vital international and regional center because of this visionary development.
Cultural diplomacy stands cr
ucial because it builds necessary understanding between countries to create mutual cooperation he said.
Moratinos made clear that united acceptance of cultural and religious differences enables harmonious societies which combine inclusivity with peace.
Moratinos reinforced UNAOC’s dedicated efforts to promote intercultural dialogue as well as understanding according to his remarks.
The organization remains devoted to supporting programs which utilize culture to create development and peace through socio-economic initiatives.
The conference created a space where ministers together with cultural leaders from across the Islamic world collaborated to establish methods of using culture as a force for socio-economic advancement and better international relations.