Minister of Higher Education el Sayyed Abdel Khaleq arrived here on Sunday to attend the 196th regular session of the executive board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Abdel Khaleq is due to deliver Egypt's speech before the gathering on Monday.

Egypt's Ambassador to UNESCO Mohamed Amr said this participation reflects Egypt's leading role in UNESCO.

Abdel Khaleq will meet UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova.