The Minister of Higher Education before UNESCO: The Palestinian people are suffering in an unprecedented way as a result of the continued aggression
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, confirmed that the Palestinian people are suffering in an unprecedented way as a result of the continued Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip for more than a year, in which tens of thousands were martyred and wounded, and hundreds of schools, universities, mosques and churches were destroyed.
This came in a speech delivered today by Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Chairman of the Egyptian National Commission for UNESCO, and Egypt’s representative on the Executive Council of UNESCO, before the Executive Council of UNESCO at its 220th session, in the presence of Mrs. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, Ambassador Santiago Irazabal Mourao, President of the General Conference of UNESCO at its 42nd session, Ms. Tamara Rastovak, President of the Executive Board of UNESCO, Ambassador Alaa El-Din Youssef, Ambassador of Egypt to France and Permanent Representative of Egypt to UNESCO, and Dr. Shahinda Ezzat, Cultural Attaché and Head of the Educational Mission in Paris, with the participation of many ambassadors and representatives of member states. Dr. Ayman Ashour expressed Egypt’s support for the statement of the Arab Group, which was delivered by the Permanent Representative of the Sultanate of Oman, the statement of the African Group, which was delivered by the Permanent Representative of Botswana, and the statement of the Group of 77 and China, which was delivered by the Permanent Representative of Colombia. He thanked Ms. Audrey Azoulay for the comprehensive statement she delivered, which included a presentation of the secretariat’s efforts and activities in the areas of the organization’s competence, as well as suggestions regarding the draft program and budget for the period 2026-2029, stressing that the Arab Republic of Egypt looks forward to the UNESCO Secretariat continuing to consult closely with Member States. , in the process of preparing the draft program and budget to ensure maximizing countries’ benefits from the organization’s various programmes, and enhancing their ability to perform their role efficiently and effectively in all their sectors.
Dr. Ayman Ashour appreciated the fruitful cooperation between Egypt and UNESCO, especially in light of the issuance of A decision during the 217th session of the organization’s Executive Council regarding the “Egyptian Knowledge Bank,” stressing that Egypt received a delegation of UNESCO officials and member states during last May; To review the developments in the implementation of the Egyptian Knowledge Bank initiative, and to discuss ways to transfer its expertise to member states, explaining that the “Egyptian Knowledge Bank” initiative One of the most prominent topics raised during the last session of UNESCO Digital Learning Week, which witnessed the launch of a UNESCO study on this matter.
Ashour noted the cooperation between Egypt and UNESCO, especially since the issuance of the Executive Council’s decision in its last session regarding the “Work” initiative. for adaptation in the water sector and resilience “AWARe”, stressing that this cooperation was fruitful during the twenty-sixth session of the Government Council of the International Hydrological Program.
The Minister of Higher Education pointed out that Egypt attaches great importance to submerged cultural heritage. Water, stressing that Egypt took the initiative to submit a draft resolution to the Executive Council session held to declare August 21st of each year as World Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage, expressing his hope that the Council would adopt it by consensus.
The Chairman of the National Committee explained The Egyptian Council for UNESCO said that Egypt welcomes the adoption of the “Charter for the Future” During the current session of the United Nations General Assembly, stressing the need for countries to invest in this sector and integrate culture into their economic, social and environmental policies, as well as promoting dialogue between cultures and religions, and consolidating international cooperation; To return cultural property to its original countries.
He continued, saying that Egypt praises the support received by Dr. Khaled El-Anani’s candidacy for the position of Director-General of UNESCO, especially in light of the support issued by the Executive Council of the African Union at its meeting in Addis Ababa in Last February, then in Accra last July, in addition to supporting the recent Arab summit held in Manama last May, which approved Dr. Khaled Al-Anani" The only official candidate for Arab countries. For this position, he pointed out that Dr. Khaled Al-Anani is worthy of holding that high international position, noting that this nomination is an example of the cultural and civilizational diversity that UNESCO embodies and promotes.
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