Egypt reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with the UNESCO, underscoring education and culture as foundational pillars of sustainable development.
During a high-level meeting held Friday on the sidelines of the African Summit, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, met with Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, to review avenues for enhanced collaboration across key sectors.
Abdelatty stressed that Egypt’s partnership with UNESCO stems from a long-standing conviction that investment in education and culture constitutes a strategic necessity rather than a policy option.
He praised the organization’s pivotal role in safeguarding cultural and human heritage, elevating the quality of education systems, and strengthening institutional capacity worldwide, particularly at a time of mounting global challenges.
Diplomatic observers note that Egypt’s position reflects a broader foreign policy approach that integrates cultural diplomacy with sustainable development objectives, reinforcing Cairo’s engagement within multilateral frameworks.
Discussions between the two sides focused on expanding joint initiatives in heritage protection, advancing the use of technology and innovation in educational reform, and supporting youth empowerment and capacity-building programs.
The meeting also reviewed Egypt’s national efforts to preserve archaeological and heritage sites while modernizing cultural infrastructure. Officials highlighted how these initiatives aim not only to protect Egypt’s millennia-old civilization but also to reinforce its contribution to shared human heritage.
Egypt is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and cooperation with the organization has historically played a role in conservation, restoration, and educational development efforts across the country.
On his part, El-Enany expressed appreciation for Egypt’s active role in advancing UNESCO’s agenda, commending its contributions across education, culture, and science. He reiterated the organization’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with Cairo in all areas of mutual interest.
Both sides emphasized alignment with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting inclusive education, intercultural dialogue, and values of peace and mutual understanding at regional and international levels.
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