AUC Chairperson Congratulates Dr. Khaled El-Enany on His Election as UNESCO Director-General

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulated H.E. Khaled El-Enany, former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on his triumphant, well-deserved election as the new Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the first Egyptian to hold this position.

H.E. Youssouf applauded H.E. El-Enany’s exemplary track record in leadership and public service, particularly in the fields of culture, education, and heritage. He expressed his strong confidence in H.E. El-Enany’s ability to lead UNESCO with vision and dedication at a time when international cooperation is more essential than ever.

The Chairperson reaffirmed the African Union’s enduring commitment to deepening collaboration with UNESCO in advancing inclusive and quality education, fostering scientific excellence, and preserving the continent’s cultural wealth. 

He also highlighted the shared ambition to accelerate the implementation of both the African Union’s Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want, and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The African Union Commission voiced its readiness to engage closely with H.E. El-Enany and the UNESCO Secretariat to promote joint initiatives that inspire and empower African youth, support innovation and creativity, and protect Africa’s rich cultural and natural heritage for future generations.