Dr. Ahmed Fouad Heno, Egypt’s Minister of Culture, arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, to participate in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Cultural Festival 2025, known as Baku Creative Week, held from December 5 to 11, 2025 🎨🌟.

He was welcomed by Ambassador Hossam El-Din Aft, Egypt’s ambassador to Azerbaijan, and Farid Jafarov, Deputy Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan 💫🤝.

The Minister emphasized that Egypt’s participation reflects the depth of cultural relations between Egypt and OIC member states, providing an important opportunity to enhance creative collaboration, exchange experiences, and support cultural dialogue among nations 🌍✨.

The visit also underscores Egypt’s commitment to showcasing its leading role in arts and culture and opening new avenues for international partnerships in creative industries 🎬🎭.

Azerbaijan hosts the festival jointly organized by the OIC General Secretariat and the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture, serving as an international platform for thousands of participants, including ministers of culture, creators, designers, filmmakers, and young innovators from member and non-member countries 🌟🎨.

The festival aims to:

• Strengthen cultural cooperation in heritage, cinema, creative industries, and digital media 💫

• Promote communication and understanding between nations, building cultural bridges between Azerbaijan and the world 🌍✨

• Organize Cinema Days for OIC member states showcasing selected films to encourage intercultural dialogue 🎥

• Present theatrical performances and artworks highlighting the richness of heritage and contemporary creativity in the Islamic world 🎭🎨

The event offers an ideal platform for exchanging creative expertise and establishing sustainable partnerships, highlighting Egypt’s pioneering role in advancing cultural and creative industries internationally 💖🌟.

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