Baku:A session titled "Intercultural Dialogue, Education and Digital Transformation" was conducted as part of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue. The event was organized in collaboration with UNESCO, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Science and Education, and ADA University.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, Deputy Minister of Science and Education Firudin Gurbanov highlighted the challenges posed by rapidly developing technologies to the education system. He emphasized the need for skills in adapting to changing circumstances, critical thinking, and creativity, beyond merely obtaining degrees through test memorization.

Kamal Abdulla, Rector of Azerbaijan University of Languages, spoke about the significance of educating young people with an emphasis on multicultural values and world culture to foster mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue. Nijat Mammadli, Chairman of the Board of the Education Development Fund, suggested creating an evaluation mechanism to assess artificial intelligence responses for alignment with national and cultural values.

Jasarat Valehov, Advisor to the Minister of Culture, noted recent efforts in Azerbaijan to modernize the arts education system. He stressed the role of arts education in enhancing creative abilities, preserving cultural heritage, and strengthening intercultural dialogue. The session also explored digital citizenship skills as a means to promote inclusive dialogue, equality, mutual recognition, and pluralism.

The session continued with panel discussions where participants shared insights on education, intercultural dialogue, and digital transformation.