{"id":70244,"date":"2026-10-31T09:59:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T09:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=70244"},"modified":"2026-10-31T09:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T09:59:23","slug":"oic-secretary-general-calls-intercultural-dialogue-a-urgent-necessity-to-address-shared-global-challenges-to-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/oic-secretary-general-calls-intercultural-dialogue-a-urgent-necessity-to-address-shared-global-challenges-to-peace\/","title":{"rendered":"OIC Secretary General Calls Intercultural Dialogue a Urgent Necessity to Address Shared Global Challenges to Peace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br class=\"html-br\" \/><br class=\"html-br\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-70246\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7th-World-forum-Intercultural-Dialogue-OIC.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7th-World-forum-Intercultural-Dialogue-OIC.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7th-World-forum-Intercultural-Dialogue-OIC-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>Baku \u2013 October 27, 2026 : His Excellency Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), participated in the opening session of the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue, held in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, under the theme &#8220;Dialogue for a Shared Future: Building Bridges in a Fractured World,&#8221; in the presence of a number of heads of state and government, ministers, representatives of international and regional organizations, and a select group of intellectuals and experts from various countries around the world.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks during the opening session, Secretary-General emphasized the importance of this forum as a leading global platform for bringing peoples closer together and building bridges of communication between different cultures and civilizations, stressing that constructive dialogue is no longer merely an option but has become an urgent necessity to address shared global challenges and promote peace and stability.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the continued organization of this forum reflects the international community&#8217;s commitment to promoting mutual understanding and countering calls for hatred and extremism, calling for concerted international efforts and for cultural diversity to be harnessed as a source of strength and enrichment for human societies.<\/p>\n<p>He also commended the Republic of Azerbaijan for hosting and organizing the forum, praising its ongoing role in supporting initiatives for dialogue and peaceful coexistence.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue serves as an opportunity for countries and institutions to exchange ideas and experiences. 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