The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) overwhelmingly elected Dr. Khaled Al-Enany, the candidate representing the Arab Republic of Egypt, as the new Director-General on Monday. The election coincides with the glorious anniversary of the October War victories.
Al-Enany is the first Egyptian and Arab, and the second African, to assume the post of UNESCO Director-General. This historic achievement reflects the substantial international weight and standing of Egyptian foreign policy during this critical time for the region and the world, accomplished under the leadership and with the full support of the President of the Republic.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 55 out of 57 member states on the Executive Board voted for Al-Enany.
This represents the largest number of votes secured by a candidate for the Director-General post in a competitive election since UNESCO was founded in 1945.
This result underscores the profound trust member states place in Egyptian diplomacy and in the Egyptian candidate’s competence, merit, cultural contributions, and comprehensive vision for the Organization’s work.
