Saudi Arabia Participates in 28th Session of ALECSO General Conference

On behalf of Minister of Culture, Chairman of the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and President of the General Conference of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Education and Vice Chairman of the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science Yousef Al-Benyan participated in the ALECSO's General Conference, held in the Sultanate of Oman.

 Al-Benyan stressed that the conference is being held amid sensitive regional circumstances, with continued attacks by the terrorist Houthi militia on Saudi territory, civilian and vital facilities, and holy sites, in violation of international law and posing a threat to regional security and international maritime navigation. He emphasized the Kingdom's inherent right to protect its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

 Al-Benyan reviewed the Kingdom's key achievements during its presidency of ALECSO's General Conference, noting that Saudi Arabia's efforts were driven by a conviction that developing institutional work mechanisms is a fundamental pillar for enhancing the organization's effectiveness.

 He noted that the Kingdom's efforts, in cooperation with member states, resulted in significant institutional achievements, including the preparation of new rules of procedure for the General Conference and the first evaluation of the organization's 2023–2028 plan.

 The minister commended the partnership between ALECSO and the Ministry of Culture through the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, which has resulted in several significant initiatives.

 Al-Benyan stressed that the Kingdom looks forward to the support of fellow Arab countries for its renewed candidacy for membership of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the 2027–2031 term. He also highlighted Saudi Arabia's preparations to host the 11th World Water Forum in Riyadh in 2027.

 At the conclusion of the Kingdom's address, the minister announced the handover of Saudi Arabia's presidency of ALECSO's General Conference to the Sultanate of Oman, wishing it success in leading the next phase.