ICESCO, Arab League Discuss Prospects for Cooperation in Media
Mohamed Mandour
Dr. Salim Bin Mohamed Al-Malik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO), received Ambassador Ahmed Rashid Khattabi, Assistant Secretary-General and head of the Media and Communication Sector at the League of Arab States, at the Organisation's headquarters.
Ambassador Khattabi stated that the meeting provided an opportunity to gain insights into the Director-General's comprehensive vision for developing ISESCO's performance, as well as his practical initiatives to reform its organisational structure.
He highlighted the structural transformations the Organisation has undergone in recent years, which have bolstered its dynamism and enabled it to achieve qualitative progress in fulfilling its mandate—particularly in the fields of communication and fostering diverse, innovative, and participatory partnerships.
Ambassador Khattabi asserted that the Media and Communication Sector has taken note of ISESCO's request to obtain observer status with the Council of Arab Information Ministers.
He stated that the request would be submitted to His Excellency the Secretary-General before its presentation to the Council, in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Ambassador Khattabi also commended ISESCO's strategic vision and work programmes, underscoring their ambitious and forward-looking approaches, which align with the objectives of the League of Arab States, particularly the Organisation's efforts in media and communication, as well as its promotion of a culture of peace through a framework of openness, modernisation, and adaptation to digital and technological advancements.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General of ISESCO; Osama Heikal, head of the Media and Communication Sector; and Mohamed El Hadi Sehili, Director of the Department of Legal Affairs and International Standards.
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