HE the Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah bint Rashid AlKhater met on Wednesday with Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Icesco) Dr Salim bin Mohamed al-Malik, who is visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed the co-operation relations between Qatar and Icesco, especially in the field of civilizational initiatives. HE the minister of state for international cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised Icesco achievements in the social, academic and cultural fields around the world, affirming Qatar's support for it. For his part, the director-general of Icesco praised the contributions and continuous support of Qatar to the programs and initiatives launched by the organization around the world. He stated that the cultural movement witnessed by Qatar, especially after hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, is important and unique, stressing the organization's interest in community initiatives, especially those related to the empowerment of women and youth.