Foreign Minister Holds Key Meeting on Egypt’s UNESCO Bid

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty, met on Saturday with Dr. Khaled El-Anany, the former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and Egypt’s official candidate for the post of Director-General of UNESCO. Also present at the meeting was Minister Plenipotentiary Wael Abdel Wahab, the Director of El-Anany’s campaign.

The meeting was held as part of the Minister’s regular follow-up on the Egyptian nomination process. Dr. El-Anany briefed Abdel Aaty on the latest developments in the campaign, including his recent visit to Paris where he took part in the Executive Board interviews held on 9 April for candidates seeking the top post at UNESCO.

These interviews marked a pivotal stage in Egypt’s bid, during which Dr. El-Anany presented his election vision. His vision is rooted in insights gathered from a wide-ranging diplomatic tour over the past two years, which included visits to more than 45 countries.

The discussion also addressed the strategic roadmap for the months ahead, leading up to the final vote scheduled for October 2025.

Minister Abdel Aaty reaffirmed Egypt’s determination to continue mobilising international support for the Egyptian, Arab, and African nomination. He underscored Egypt’s rightful claim to the high-ranking post, citing the country's global standing and pioneering role in the fields of education, science, and culture.