Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouli met with Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Dr. Madbouli welcomed Dr. El-Enany, expressing pride in seeing an Egyptian with great scientific and executive experience occupy this prestigious international post. He reaffirmed Egypt's continued support for Dr. El-Enany, stating that his success is a triumph for Egypt, Africa, the Arab world, and Southern countries.
Dr. Madbouli discussed the promising prospects of strengthening cooperation between Egypt and UNESCO in various fields, including education, culture, sciences, and technology transfer, such as artificial intelligence. He also highlighted UNESCO's central role in preserving heritage, contributing to supporting national priorities of member states and their efforts to achieve global development. The Prime Minister praised Dr. El-Enany's efforts and success in implementing his vision for administrative reform and restructuring of UNESCO.
Dr. El-Enany expressed gratitude for the meeting and Egypt's constant confidence and support. He emphasized Egypt's positive and important role as an active partner in supporting UNESCO's agenda, praising Egypt's efforts to promote education, culture, and sciences. The Director-General outlined his vision for priorities in the coming period, aiming to enhance UNESCO's capacity to address global challenges, particularly in a context marked by geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts.
Dr. El-Enany discussed several potential cooperation tracks to support joint projects between UNESCO and Egypt in various fields. He also highlighted opportunities for collaboration with Egypt in the coming period. The meeting between Dr. Madbouli and Dr. El-Enany reflects the strong partnership between Egypt and UNESCO, with Egypt playing a significant role in supporting the organization's agenda.
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly brings together world leaders to address pressing global issues. Dr. Madbouli's participation in the session underscores Egypt's commitment to engaging in international dialogue and cooperation. The meeting with Dr. El-Enany took place on the sidelines of this significant event.
As the Director-General of UNESCO, Dr. El-Enany has been instrumental in promoting education, culture, and sciences globally. His vision for reform and restructuring has strengthened UNESCO's mandate, enabling it to achieve its objectives. Egypt's support for Dr. El-Enany is seen as a testament to the country's commitment to international cooperation and development.
The meeting between Dr. Madbouli and Dr. El-Enany concluded with a shared commitment to enhancing cooperation between Egypt and UNESCO. The two leaders recognized the importance of collaboration in addressing global challenges and promoting sustainable development. Key areas of cooperation include education, culture, and sciences, with a focus on leveraging UNESCO's expertise to support Egypt's national priorities.
Key points
- Dr. Moustafa Madbouli and Dr. Khaled El-Enany discussed strengthening cooperation between Egypt and UNESCO in education, culture, and sciences.
- The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
- Dr. El-Enany outlined his vision for priorities in the coming period, aiming to enhance UNESCO's capacity to address global challenges.
