Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that the cabinet approved the nomination of Dr. Khaled Al-Anani, former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, for the position of Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the period from 2025 to 2029, as a candidate for the Arab Republic of Egypt.
This came during a press conference held today at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry and Dr. Khaled Al-Anani, former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.
Madbouly pointed out that Al-Anani was chosen for this high position comes based on the qualifications he possesses, and his tangible academic and executive achievements in several fields.
Madbouly confirmed Al-Anani's great and valuable contributions, at the national and international levels, in the fields of science, education and culture.
The prime minister added that the result of Al-Anani's experiences that extend for more than 30 years in the fields of university teaching, scientific research, Egyptology, antiquities, heritage, museums and tourism.
He also referred to Al-Anani's activities and contributions to many major universities and research and scientific institutions, inside and outside Egypt.
Contributed by Ali Abu Dashish