Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty received Egypt’s candidate for the position of Director General of UNESCO, Khaled el-Anani, as part of periodic meetings to follow up on the Egyptian nomination file. The meeting, attended by director of the nomination campaign Minister Plenipotentiary Wael Abdel Wahab, reviewed the latest developments in the nomination campaign in light of the recent visit to France and the support offered by African and Arab countries for the Egyptian candidate, in addition to official support expressed by many countries. They also discussed the campaign’s future action plan and the electoral vision in preparation for the elections that will be held in October 2025. Abdelatty said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to mobilize regional and international support for the Egyptian candidate during the upcoming period.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting highlighted the diverse international backing for Egypt’s candidate, emphasizing the importance of solidifying these alliances ahead of the UNESCO elections. The discussions also focused on strategic steps to enhance the campaign’s outreach and effectiveness, ensuring that El-Anani’s candidacy is robustly promoted on the global stage. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its commitment to leveraging diplomatic channels and engaging with international partners to secure a favorable outcome for Egypt in the upcoming UNESCO elections.