Sunday 09/November/2025 – 01:37 AM
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, confirmed that winning membership in the Executive Council of UNESCO is a clear result of the integration of national efforts, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who attaches great importance to strengthening Egypt’s position regionally and internationally.
Ashour added in a statement a short while ago that Egypt is moving confidently towards building a pioneering national model in the fields of higher education, scientific research and culture, in a way that achieves sustainable development goals and embodies the aspirations of Egypt’s Vision 2030.
It is noteworthy that the Arab Republic of Egypt won membership in the Executive Council of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on behalf of the Arab Group, for the period from 2025 to 2029, during the elections held within the work of the 43rd session of the General Conference of UNESCO, held in the city of Samarkand in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Minister of Higher Education: Egypt’s victory in UNESCO membership is the culmination of President Sisi’s vision to enhance international presence
Egypt received 114 votes from member states, a result that reflects the extent of the broad international confidence in Egypt, the support of the international community for its active role in promoting the values of education, science and culture, and an affirmation of the growing Egyptian presence in global forums.
This victory represents a natural extension of the efforts of the Egyptian state, led by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to enhance Egypt’s position internationally, especially in files related to the cultural and educational dimension, which is a fundamental pillar of the “New Republic” strategy to build the Egyptian human being and enhance Egypt’s soft power. This achievement also embodies Egypt’s keenness to actively engage in international organizations, and provide its extensive experience in the fields of education and scientific research, protecting heritage, and supporting cultural dialogue between peoples, thus consolidating its image as a “civilized bridge” between the East and the West.
This well-deserved victory comes as a culmination of Egypt’s rational policies and its continuous efforts to enhance its effective presence within international organizations, and to consolidate its position as a soft power that possesses an integrated vision for cultural, scientific and development cooperation, at the regional and international levels. Egypt has once again proven its ability to be present in global decision-making centers, in a way that serves its interests and reflects its cultural heritage and cognitive influence.
