On June 18, Azerbaijan's Minister of Culture Adil Karimli, who is currently on a visit to Rome, held a meeting with Italy's Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the discussion focused on the current state of cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Italy and prospects for further cooperation.
During the meeting, the sides reviewed the implementation of joint projects in areas such as cultural heritage preservation, museum management, creative industries, cinematography, music, and performing arts. They also discussed expanding cooperation between cultural institutions.
Minister Adil Karimli briefed his counterpart on the priorities of Azerbaijan's cultural policy, as well as initiatives aimed at strengthening cultural diplomacy and expanding international partnerships.
The parties exchanged views on organizing mutual cultural days, exhibition and concert programs, implementing professional exchange projects, and deepening institutional cooperation in the cultural sphere.
It was noted that the previous meeting between the culture ministers of Azerbaijan and Italy took place in Rome in December 2024. As a continuation of the agreements reached during that meeting, the sides reaffirmed their mutual interest in developing cultural cooperation across new directions and implementing joint initiatives.
The meeting also included discussions on an action plan regarding the implementation of projects in the cultural sector.
