Diplomacy through the prism of art From 13 to 20 October, the Atrium of MGIMO is hosting the exhibition "On the Margins of Cultural Diplomacy. Oman and Yemen: A Dialogue in Colours." The following presented their works at the exhibition: 🇾🇪 H.E. Ahmed Salem Al-Wahishi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Yemen; 🇴🇲 H.E. Hamood Salim Abdullah Al Towaiya, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sultanate of Oman. The exhibition also includes paintings by Mohammed Malek Abdo, MGIMO student from Yemen. ⏩ Stanislav Surovtsev, Vice-Rector for International Ties, Youth and Social Policy, highly praised the works of art and noted the importance of MGIMO as a space for intercultural dialogue and creativity, creating an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie between the Russian and Arab peoples. Stanislav Surovtsev emphasized that educational ties between universities of Russia and Arab states continue to develop dynamically: an increasing number of students are taking part in international internships within the framework of the academic mobility program between MGIMO and Arab universities. ⏩ H.E. Ahmed Abdulrahman Mahmood Ismaeel Alsaati, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Bahrain, called the holding of this exhibition one of the forms of cooperation between Russia and the countries of the Arab world. The Ambassador also recalled MGIMO's key role in the development of Russian-Arab relations and the value of cultural and educational exchange for strengthening mutual understanding between peoples. ⏩ The works of H.E. Ahmed Salem Al-Wahishi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Yemen, have been repeatedly presented at such major exhibition venues in Russia as the Zurab Tsereteli Gallery, the Sergey Andriaka Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts, the Moscow Design Museum and VDNH. ⏩ During his speech at the opening of the exhibition, the Ambassador quoted the famous Russian painter Ivan Shishkin: To devote oneself to painting means to renounce all frivolous pursuits of life. The fine arts lead to everything beautiful, sincere, noble — to everything that is called hope, counsel and consolation. ✨ The exhibition will run until October 20 in the Atrium of MGIMO. Don't miss your chance to see the works of diplomats! 🌐 MGIMO International (ENG) / МГИМО для иностранцев (RUS)