Baku:The 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, under the theme 'Dialogue for a Shared Future,' included a plenary session titled 'Culture at the Centre SECUREd Pathways to a Shared Future.' The event aimed at exploring successful international examples and evidence-based approaches to cultural heritage recovery and revitalization.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the session assembled a diverse group of participants, including ministers, senior officials, UN representatives, youth leaders, and experts from various sectors. Moderated by Farid Jafarov, Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Culture, the discussion focused on speeding up cultural recovery processes while maintaining authenticity and community ownership. It also addressed cooperation strategies among international organizations to foster sustainable peace.

Notable speakers at the session included Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik, Director-General of ICESCO; Ivo Josipovic, former President of Croatia; Zhang Ling, Deputy Secretary-General of CICA; and Emin Huseynov, Special Representative of the President of Azerbaijan. The session also recognized Azerbaijan’s contributions to cultural heritage, with certificates awarded for two historical monuments inscribed on ICESCO's Islamic Heritage List, handed over by AlMalik to Huseynov.