Organized by the Italian Swiss University, the fourth edition of “Middle East Mediterranean MEM Summer Summit” commenced in Lugano city Switzerland. Dr. Rene Hatter- Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies’ director attended the summit among groups of youth from region, and students of the Italian Swiss University. Which was held in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Swiss Union. Dr. Hattar conducted a panel discussion, titled “The Role of Culture: Between Dialogue and Diplomacy”. where she spoke about the significance of using music as a peaceful, non-violent tool for intercultural dialogue.
Panel 2 – The role of culture: between dialogue and diplomacy
In collaboration with the Oasis International Foundation
Maurizio Bona, Former Advisor to the Director General of CERN and Professor at University of Pavia, Italy
Renee Hattar, Director of the Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies, Jordan
Selim Koru, Analyst at the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey, Turkey
Young change-maker
Moderator: Diana Segantini, Advisor for Arts, culture, heritage and media, Switzerland