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Turkish ambassador in Cairo Salih Mutlu Şen said:"Together with our esteemed President of Religious Affairs, we visited the Hz. Huseyin Mosque and the shrine of Hz Huseyin."
He added on " X": " we saw the sacred relics."
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The United States said Tuesday it would quit UNESCO, saying the UN cultural and education agency, best known for establishing world heritage sites, is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes. President Donald Trump had already ordered withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation once before, in 2017 during his first term. President Joe Biden then reestablished US membership. "Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said. UNESCO called the US departure -- which it said will take effect in December 2026 -- regrettable, but unsurprising, and said its financial impact would be limited. "I deeply regret President Donald Trump's decision to once again withdraw the United States of America from UNESCO," Director-General Audrey Azoulay said, adding the move contradicted fundamental principles of multilateralism. "However regrettable, this announcement was expected, and UNESCO has prepared for it," she said. In recent years, Azoulay said, UNESCO had "undertaken major structural reforms and diversified our funding sources", including with private and voluntary governmental contributions. The US share of UNESCO's total budget currently stands at eight percent, she said. This compares to an estimate of nearly 20 percent a decade ago, according to a UNESCO source who asked not to be named. No staff redundancies were planned, Azoulay said. Bruce described UNESCO as working "to advance divisive social and cultural causes" and being overly focused on UN sustainability goals, which she described as a "globalist, ideological agenda". 'Same as seven years ago' Bruce also highlighted what she said was the body's anti-Israeli position in admitting Palestine as a state. "UNESCO's decision to admit the 'State of Palestine' as a member state is highly problematic, contrary to US policy, and contributed to the proliferation of anti-Israel rhetoric within the organisation," Bruce said. The administration has also objected to UNESCO's recognition of heritage sites in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem as Palestinian. Azoulay said the reasons put forward by the United States "are the same as seven years ago" although, she said, "the situation has changed profoundly, political tensions have receded, and UNESCO today constitutes a rare forum for consensus on concrete and action-oriented multilateralism". Washington's claims "contradict the reality of UNESCO's efforts", she added, "especially in the field of Holocaust education and the fight against antisemitism". The source at UNESCO described the US move as "purely political, without any real factual base". The organisation had already been "forced" to do without US money for several years after their departure in 2017, the source told AFP. UNESCO adapted but new sources of funding would still need to be found, the source said. 'Always welcome' Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'a r welcomed on X the US decision: "This is a necessary step, designed to promote justice and Israel's right for fair treatment in the UN system." "The United Nations requires fundamental reforms in order to remain relevant," he said. Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, called UNESCO "an organisation that has lost its way" and praised the US for demonstrating "moral clarity in the international arena". French President Emmanuel Macron said on X that UNESCO had his "unwavering support" that would not weaken after the US departure. The UN organisation describes its mission as promoting education, scientific cooperation and cultural understanding. It oversees a list of heritage sites aimed at preserving unique environmental and architectural gems. Twenty-six world heritage sites are located in the United States. The UNESCO source said that the United States will continue to be represented on the world heritage committee even after leaving the organisation formally, just as it had in 2017. Trump was not the first to pull the United States out of UNESCO. President Ronald Reagan ended US membership in the 1980s, saying the agency was corrupt and pro-Soviet. The United States reentered under the presidency of George W. Bush. The American return under Biden was a major success for Azoulay, who became UNESCO chief in 2017, also because it included a pledge to pay back the US's contribution arrears to the tune of $619 million. On Tuesday, Azoulay said the United States could always return to the fold in the future. "The United States of America is and always will be welcome," she said. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
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Israa Farhan Former US President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), marking the second time he has taken such action during his political career. The decision reverses President Joe Biden's 2021 move to reinstate US membership, and will take effect on 31 December 2026. Founded in the aftermath of World War II and headquartered in Paris, UNESCO was established to promote global peace through international cooperation in education, science, and culture. However, Trump's administration accuses the organization of embracing divisive, extreme social and cultural agendas that conflict with core US interests. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly stated that UNESCO supports controversial positions that undermine American values, asserting that Trump's decision reflects the will of American voters who backed his policy direction in recent elections. The US State Department echoed this stance, claiming that remaining in UNESCO contradicts America's national priorities. The agency described UNESCO as advancing a globalist agenda that clashes with the "America First" foreign policy doctrine. A key point of contention remains the organization's recognition of Palestine as a member state, a move Washington claims fuels anti-Israel rhetoric within UNESCO's forums. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay expressed deep regret over the decision, although she noted it had been anticipated. Azoulay highlighted that the organization had already diversified its funding streams, with the US previously contributing just 8% of the agency's overall budget. She also rejected the US rationale, stressing that the issues cited in 2024 are identical to those raised in 2017, despite significant changes within the organization. According to Azoulay, UNESCO has reduced political tension and now serves as a rare global platform for pragmatic multilateral cooperation. She also pointed out the organization's active role in Holocaust education and combating antisemitism, contradicting claims of ideological bias. French President Emmanuel Macron voiced his support for UNESCO on X (formerly Twitter), affirming France's unwavering commitment to the agency and its global mission to safeguard education, culture, science, and world heritage. UNESCO officials have downplayed the immediate impact of the US departure, stating that all programmatic frameworks have been established in collaboration with both Israeli and Palestinian representatives over the past eight years. Diplomats within the agency say the move was widely expected for political reasons, especially following Biden's rejoining of the organization and his pledge to settle outstanding dues from Trump's initial withdrawal. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
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