A bilateral meeting has been held between Azerbaijan Culture Minister Adil Karimli and Director General of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Medea Ekner as part of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29), Azernews reports.

The Culture Minister expressed gratitude to Medea Ekner for attending COP29.

In his speech, he underlined that the Azerbaijani state pays special attention to the activities of the museums where historical and cultural heritage is preserved.

Azerbaijan's leading museums build their activities at the level of modern requirements, and attach importance to cooperation with famous museums of the world, including ICOM.

ICOM Director-General provided information about the organization and spoke about the events and projects they have implemented.

Medea Ekner highly appreciated the cooperation of Azerbaijani museums with ICOM and also drew attention to the active participation of the national committee in the work of the organization.

The sides also talked about getting Azerbaijani museums involved in ICOM projects and representing the country at ICOM's upcoming general conference in Dubai (UAE) in 2025.

The meeting concluded with a gift presented to the guest.

International Council of Museums (ICOM)

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is the only global museum association that provides museums and museum professionals with national, regional, and international platforms of dialogue, exchange of ethical standards, and innovative practices.

Since its creation in 1946, ICOM has been committed to the protection and promotion of museums and the heritage with which they are entrusted; natural and cultural, present and future, tangible and intangible. It also advocates the crucial role they play in the sustainable development of societies as unique sources of information, inspiration, and insight.

Today, the organization includes over 49,000 members, representing 142 countries and territories, grouped under 118 national committees. It also fosters six regional alliances and 32 international committees dedicated to various museum specialities.

ICOM Azerbaijan National Committee

Azerbaijan has established strong ties with the International Council of Museums (ICOM), enhancing cooperation among the country's museums and cultural institutions.

ICOM Azerbaijan National Committee unites the country's museums, science, culture, and art figures as well as all those directly connected with the museum activities.

Initiated in 1993, ICOM Azerbaijan has close partnerships with the world's museums in order to popularize the country's cultural heritage.

Through joint efforts with ICOM, Azerbaijan's various museums participate actively in global initiatives, workshops, and conferences, enhancing their outreach and impact.