The Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth (left) with H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari, the Cultural Adviser at the Emiri Diwan in Mauritius yesterday.
Port Louis: The Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth met yesterday with the Cultural Adviser at the Emiri Diwan and the State of Qatar’s candidate for the Director-General post at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari.
The Prime Minister of Mauritius expressed his appreciation for the State of Qatar and his commitment to maintaining excellent ties between Doha and Port Louis, and advancing it in different fields.
Al Kuwari presented to the Prime Minister the details of his plan for a new start for Unesco. He also provided an overview of the nature of the financial crisis facing the organisation, and his view regarding it.
He believes that the crisis cannot be overcome without dealing with its political background, stressing that it must be addressed to help Unesco regain its role. He also stressed that Unesco’s commitment to promoting education and culture makes it an important tool in the fight against terrorism.
His Excellency then discussed his proposal to organise an international day in memory of victims of terrorism and establishing a fund to support small enterprises.
Al Kuwari also stressed the prominence of Africa in his vision, given his knowledge of the continent since he first worked there with the UN. The Prime Minister of Mauritius wished Qatar’s candidate well on his mission.
Al Kuwari also met with Mauritius’ Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dwarka Canabady. Al Kuwari gave a presentation of his vision to dealing with the severe crisis that UNESCO is facing, especially the political and financial aspects of it.
The Secretary-General asked His Excellency on the prominence of the African continent in his programme, and the importance of documenting the continent’s heritage, wishing his excellency well.
