Egypt's Ambassador to Paris, Dr. Tarek Dahroug, hosted a formal dinner at the Egyptian Residence in Paris to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Dr. Khaled El-Anani's election as Director-General of UNESCO. The event was attended by several high-ranking French officials, including State Minister for Citizenship, Sabrina Agresti-Robas, and advisors to French President Emmanuel Macron.
In his speech, Ambassador Dahroug highlighted the significance of Dr. El-Anani's leadership of UNESCO, particularly during a time when multilateralism faces challenges. He praised Dr. El-Anani's experience, commitment, and human and professional qualities, wishing him continued success in his role. The Ambassador also acknowledged the strong Egyptian-French relations and the efforts to deepen the partnership between the two countries.
The dinner was attended by a high-level French delegation, including members of the French Parliament, such as Bruno Fuchs, Amalia Lakrafi, and Catherine Morin-Desai, President of the French-Egyptian Parliamentary Friendship Group in the French Senate. Also in attendance were several French ambassadors and diplomats, as well as Egyptian officials, including former Minister Munir Fakhri Abdel Nour.
During the event, Ambassador Dahroug conveyed greetings from Egyptian Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and expressed appreciation for the strong ties between Egypt and France. He emphasized the importance of continuing to work together to support UNESCO's mission and promote international cooperation.
The dinner also provided an opportunity for side discussions on ways to further enhance Egyptian-French cooperation, particularly in the fields of education, culture, and science. The attendees exchanged views on UNESCO's role in promoting dialogue among cultures and supporting multilateralism.
Ambassador Dahroug also took the opportunity to congratulate Catherine Morin-Desai on her re-election as President of the French-Egyptian Parliamentary Friendship Group in the French Senate, acknowledging her efforts in promoting parliamentary relations and strengthening ties between Egypt and France.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening Egyptian-French cooperation and supporting UNESCO's mission to promote peace, understanding, and cooperation among nations. The dinner was a testament to the strong relations between Egypt and France, as well as Egypt's active role in international organizations.
Key points
- The dinner was attended by high-ranking French officials and Egyptian dignitaries.
- Ambassador Dahroug highlighted the significance of Dr. El-Anani's leadership of UNESCO.
- The event provided an opportunity for side discussions on enhancing Egyptian-French cooperation.
