Dr Al Kawari presents Unesco vision in Slovenia

Ljubljana:  Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Miro Cerar, has met with 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 Organisation (Unesco), H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari who presented his vision and electoral programme for the Unesco leadership.
The Prime Minister of Slovenia praised the relations between his country and the State of Qatar and expressed his aspiration to develop these relations in various fields.
He also expressed his interest in Unesco and his awareness of the challenges faced by the UN organisation which is concerned with noble issues which are key factors in human relations and constitute a basis for stability and peace and for the fight against extremism, ignorance and terrorism.
The Slovenian Prime Minister also appreciated the discussions during his meeting with the Qatari candidate on Unesco's issues.
For his part, Dr Al Kawari expressed hope for the development of relations between the two countries, extending thanks to the Prime Minister of Slovenia for providing him an opportunity to present his vision of the main issues and challenges facing the Unesco.
The discussion during the meeting focused on the financial crisis facing the Organisation and its technical and political aspects as well as the role of culture in combating extremism and terrorism.
The two sides agreed on the importance of strengthening the status and principles of the Unesco in education, culture, science, youth, women, communications and the environment to be the best way to confront terrorism and build peace in the human mind and this will not be achieved without a strong management capable of coping with difficulties and developing constructive solutions.
On the other hand, Qatar's candidate for Unesco met with members of a technical team from several Slovenian ministries headed by Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport Tomaz Boh. During the meeting, the team asked the Qatari candidate for further clarification and to shed light on his vision in various aspects.
At the end of the meeting, the team expressed pleasure at the candidate's vision, wishing him success in his mission.
In a related context, Dr Al Kuwari met with Director-General for International Relations and Cooperation at the Foreign Ministry Sabina Stadler and a number of the ministry's officials, during which the talks dealt with the political aspects of the candidate's vision.
The Slovenian foreign ministry's officials wished success for the Qatari candidate. The meetings were attended by non-resident Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Slovenia, Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani.