Director-General of Unesco, Irina Bokova, praised yesterday its organisation's partnership with Qatar.
Speaking to Qatar News Agency, Bokova expressed her appreciation for the constant cooperation with Qatar. The Director-General of Unesco praised her meeting with Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and said it was open to all issues related to cooperation between Qatar and Unesco. Bokova added that the meeting also dealt with ways to protect heritage in times of struggle, particularly in the Arab world.
The Director-General of Unesco also highlighted the role of Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, as a Unesco Special Envoy for Basic and Higher Education and Advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Director-General stressed that Sheikha Moza plays an active role around the world in these fields.
Bokova cited Qatar's positive contribution as one of the main drivers of Unesco's achievements in education worldwide. She praised the Educate a Child programme, which was launched by Sheikha Moza, and provided education for millions of children around the world who have no access to education.
Bokova noted that she also met with Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF), H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani and discussed the importance of investing in education in times of emergency in different areas around the world.
