President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi congratulated Dr. Khaled El-Enany on winning the post of Director-General of UNESCO by a landslide majority, securing 55 out of 57 votes in the elections of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), becoming the first Egyptian and Arab to win the post since the organization was founded in the 1940s.
President El-Sisi described the win as a historic achievement that adds to Egypt's diplomatic and cultural record and to the achievements of the Arab and African peoples, adding that this well-deserved victory embodies Egypt's civilizational standing, affirms the ability of its people to lead in international forums, and reflects the world's confidence in Egyptian talent that combines knowledge, experience and dedication.
El-Sisi expressed his confidence that El-Enany will contribute to strengthening cultural dialogue and protecting human heritage, in a manner befitting the civilization of Egypt and humanity's ancient civilizations. This came in a post on the official Facebook page of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
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