Ministers of Culture of the Euro-Mediterranean region called to “promote new joint initiatives to foster culture-led development and regeneration, on the model of the European Capital of Culture, in coordination with the Union for the Mediterranean, taking into account similar initiatives. the organisation of such event would enhance the role of citizens’ initiatives and the civil society, as it stimulate networking and exchanges, promote talents and innovations of Mediterranean actors, while stimulating investment into infrastructure and land planning. The UfM and the ALF designed and launched the Mediterranean Capitals of Culture & Dialogue initiative, in close cooperation and coordination with the young civil society representatives at its origins, as well as the UfM member states, through a collaborative and open approach, dedicating a World Maritime Day shaped to further promote the diversity and shared identity of the Euro-Mediterranean region and contribute to a better mutual understanding of its peoples