Saudi Arabia Calls on UNESCO to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
In a powerful plea, Fahd bin Mayouf Al-Ruwaili, the ambassador of Saudi Arabia to France and the Principality of Monaco, urged UNESCO to take action to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Saudi Arabia’s Delegation Leads Efforts at UNESCO Executive Board Meeting
Al-Ruwaili led the Kingdom’s delegation at the 219th session of UNESCO’s executive board meeting in Paris, emphasizing the need for urgent intervention to address the suffering of civilians in Gaza and condemning Israel’s violations of international law.
Collaboration Between Saudi Arabia and UNESCO
Al-Ruwaili highlighted the successful cooperation between Saudi Arabia and UNESCO, showcasing the exhibition “The Earthen Testaments” at the UNESCO headquarters and emphasizing the joint projects aimed at preserving cultural heritage through a $10 million Fund-in-Trust Agreement.
Saudi Arabia’s Initiatives at UNESCO
Al-Ruwaili emphasized Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote culture on the global stage, including the Kingdom’s initiatives to position culture on the G20 agenda and its involvement in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities and Sustainable Development Goal 4 High-Level Steering Committee.
Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Host Expo 2030
Al-Ruwaili expressed gratitude to nations supporting Saudi Arabia’s bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, aiming to create an event that enhances international cooperation across various sectors.