Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture, Abdel Aziz Konsowa, on Saturday inaugurated the 4th Extraordinary Session of the General Conference of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) via videoconference, with the participation of ministers and representatives from member states.
Konsowa stressed that the session reflects member states’ commitment to supporting ISESCO and strengthening its ability to fulfill its mission amid rapid changes and growing challenges.
He congratulated Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed on his election as Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), underscoring the importance of strengthening coordination and integration between the OIC and its specialised institutions, particularly ISESCO.
The minister highlighted the vital role of education, science and culture in building human capital and strengthening societies. He called for enhanced cooperation among Islamic institutions, especially in addressing rapid scientific and technological advancements, digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed stressed the need for closer cooperation with specialised institutions, while ISESCO Director-General Salim Al-Malik emphasised the importance of joint efforts to shape and develop the organisation’s future programmes.
The session reviewed a range of financial and administrative issues, as well as ISESCO’s sustainability plan.
Participants adopted a series of decisions aimed at enhancing the organisation’s sustainability and strengthening its capacity to implement programmes and projects effectively.
