Baku hosts the 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue: culture as an instrument of peace

Forum in Baku: culture and dialogue

The 7th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogueis taking place in Baku, dedicated to the role of culture in strengthening peace. Euronews reported this on 6 November 2026. According to the publication, the discussions focused on two areas: the role of art in overcoming stereotypes and the importance of interfaith understanding.

Key themes of the discussions

Speakers at the forum emphasized the importance of peace, human dignity, and respect for different beliefs. As Euronews notes, the participants' personal encounters showed how a single conversation can change a person's views. The organizers and speakers proceeded from the premise that culture has long united communities on both sides of borders: from artistic expression to religious traditions, shared experiences help start a conversation that might otherwise be difficult, even when political disagreements persist.

Context and limitations

The forum's discussions, according to the publication, reflected Azerbaijan's position at the crossroads of different cultures and traditions. It should be noted that the material is based on a single Euronews report (its English-language and Russian-language versions duplicate each other), so details — the list of participants, specific statements, and the forum's final documents — are not disclosed in the available publications.