Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany in Paris on Tuesday. The discussion focused on enhancing ties between Egypt and the organization to support national sustainable development goals.
Abdelatty highlighted the importance of UNESCO’s work in protecting cultural heritage and using technology to improve education systems. He also noted the organization's role in supporting youth empowerment and capacity-building initiatives within Egypt.
The minister expressed support for the administrative and institutional reforms currently underway at UNESCO. He welcomed the recent unanimous approval of the director-general’s restructuring vision by the UNESCO Executive Board.
Regional cooperation
A significant portion of the meeting addressed the needs of developing nations, particularly those in Africa. Abdelatty stated that Egypt is prepared to collaborate with UNESCO on joint programs across the continent to build national capacities and promote regional integration.
During the meeting, the foreign minister invited El-Enany to attend the sixth edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development. The event, scheduled for November, will focus on key issues including poverty reduction, peace, and security.
