The Executive Council of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) are likely to discuss strategic directions to establish a transitional phase for the ALECSO and the promotion of Arab integration at a three-day meeting, beginning Wednesday.
The meeting will be held in the 116th session of ALECSO in AlUla, northwest of Saudi Arabia with the participation of 21 Arab countries.
The ALECSO’s Executive Council is being held in Saudi Arabia after 42 years. Saudi Arabia had previously hosted the ALECSO’s meeting in the city of Taif in 1979.
Chairman of the Executive Council of ALECSO Hani bin Mogbil Al-Mogbil thanked the efforts of Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science to promote ALECSO in building cultural bridges between Arab peoples and supporting innovation and creativity.
Director-General of ALECSO Mohamed Ould Amar said that the meeting will support ALECSO’s efforts and enhance cooperation with Arab and international organizations and institutions.
Mohamed Ould said that the strategic goal is to serve the ALECSO, maximize its status and achieve its mission.
He added that 20 agreements were signed in 2021 to support the ALECSO’s executive programs.