Cairo: The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has affirmed that the ISESCO Sustainability Plan embodies a political commitment to protecting its civilizational mission. Samael Boy Sheikh Ahmed, the Secretary-General of the OIC, highlighted that the sustainability plan of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) represents a decisive political commitment and direction from member countries to preserve the future of its civilizational message. He emphasized the continuation of the organization's projects in its specialized fields as a collective responsibility towards the peoples of the Islamic world.

According to Union of OIC News Agencies, these remarks were made during his participation in the exceptional fourth session of the General Conference of ISESCO, which was initiated under the chairmanship of Dr. Slave Dear Qansuh, Egypt's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, who also serves as the acting Minister of Culture. This session marked the fifteenth General Conference of the organization.

In his address, the Secretary-General, making his first appearance in the organization's proceedings, discussed the current challenges facing Islamic countries. He stressed the need to strengthen collective work and support specialized institutions, particularly ISESCO, to enable it to continue delivering innovative programs in the fields of education, science, and culture.

He praised the diligent efforts of the organization under the leadership of Dr. Salem Son of Mohammed, recognizing the mechanisms of its work and its advancement in the educational, learning, and cultural systems across the Islamic world.

The exceptional fourth session also involved discussions on several issues and strategic files, including ensuring financial and operational sustainability for ISESCO's initiatives. The development of its future vision to meet the aspirations of the peoples of the Islamic world was also a key topic of discussion.