Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry underscored Monday the importance of avoiding politicization of discussions in the UNESCO and agreeing on its resolutions.

During a meeting with Chairperson of the Executive Board of UNESCO Tamara Rastovac, the foreign minister said it is also important to focus on the main mission of the organization in promoting education, science and culture.

Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Abu Zeid said Shoukry welcomed Rastovac who started her tour of the Arab region with Cairo, which hosts the first office of the organization.

Abu Zeid added the meeting reviewed ways of promoting the role of UNESCO in backing requests of member states to restore their heritage and stolen cultural properties.

Rastovac, on her part, said she is keen on posting the foreign minister on issues that pose serious challenges to the work of the organization at present.

Source: State Information Service Egypt