Alhamra, UNESCO Forge Partnership to Foster Global Cultural Collaboration
— February 3, 2025
LAHORE (AIA) In a landmark meeting, Executive Director Alhamra Tauqeer Haider Kazmi and UNESCO’s Inclusive Policy Lab expert Cristina Menegari convened to explore avenues for advancing fine arts, cultural development, and bilateral ties between Alhamra and international institutions.
Kazmi emphasized Alhamra’s commitment to promoting arts and literature, welcoming individuals and organizations working in the field. He highlighted Lahore’s designation as a “City of Literature” by UNESCO, citing it as a moment of immense pride.
Menegari praised Alhamra’s efforts, expressing optimism about the long-term positive outcomes of their collaboration. “Working with Alhamra will yield enduring and impactful results,” she remarked, underscoring UNESCO’s Inclusive Policy Lab’s strategic expertise.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to future collaboration, marking a new chapter in Alhamra’s mission to serve as a bridge for cultural exchange. This partnership aims to promote arts, culture, and inclusive policies on a global scale, connecting Lahore and Pakistan with the world through the universal language of art and literature.