Yaounde: HE Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, advisor at the Emiri Diwan and Qatar's candidate for the director general post at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), met on Saturday with a number of senior officials in Cameroon, notably Secretary General of the Presidency, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh.
During the meeting, HE Dr. Al Kuwari presented a detailed presentation on his vision and plan to promote UNESCO, expressing his gratitude to Cameroon for the hospitality and support.
In turn, the presidency's secretary general welcomed the Qatari candidate on behalf of President Paul Biya, voicing his appreciation for Qatar and its leadership and his aspiration to develop ties between the two countries. He also expressed his confidence in the abilities of the Qatari candidate and Cameroon's trust in him.
HE Dr. Al Kuwari met also with Minister of Higher Education Jacques Fame Ndongo with talks focusing on a set of issues related to education as a main pillar of development. They also touched on the Qatari candidate's vision for UNESCO in the field of education.
The minister expressed his appreciation and admiration of Qatar's keenness on education and what it offers to some African countries in this field. He also voiced Cameroon's appreciation for the Qatari candidate and its wishes of success for him.
In addition, HE Dr. Al Kuwari met Minister of Arts and Culture Narcisse Mouelle Kombi and discussed the importance of culture in international relations, the cultural ties between the two countries, and multiculturalism and its rule in cultural enrichment. Dr. Al Kuwari also presented his vision for UNESCO's role in supporting culture and preserving world heritage.
For his part, the Cameroonian minister expressed his appreciation for the Qatari candidate, wishing him success in his bid. (QNA)
