Princess Lalla Hasnaa Attends the International Carpet Festival in Baku as Guest of Honor… A Living Symbol of Morocco’s Cultural Diplomacy

Aldar / Analysis

The Azerbaijani capital, Baku, witnessed a distinguished Moroccan presence during the International Carpet Festival, where Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of Rabat, attended as Guest of Honor at this prestigious cultural event.

This royal participation stands as a tangible expression of Morocco’s strategic approach to advancing cultural diplomacy, seen as a bridge for civilizational exchange and bringing nations closer together. Her Royal Highness’s active engagement in this international cultural forum underscores Morocco’s commitment to sharing expertise and experiences in the fields of heritage and traditional arts—especially the art of weaving and carpet-making, which hold deep cultural significance in both countries.

Princess Lalla Hasnaa’s presence at the event also carries a symbolic dimension, reflecting the strength and depth of Moroccan-Azerbaijani relations, not only at the political level but also through the cultural and human dimensions that are essential to building enduring and sustainable partnerships.

This distinguished participation further reinforces Morocco’s position as a global cultural actor that values heritage and skillfully leverages it as a tool for dialogue and mutual understanding—particularly in today’s world, where the preservation of cultural identity and traditional practices faces growing challenges.

It is expected that this event will pave the way for new avenues of cooperation between cultural institutions in both countries and strengthen coordination in the protection of tangible and intangible heritage, within a shared vision aligned with international goals for safeguarding global cultural legacy.