Foreign Minister Discusses Strengthening Cooperation in Cultural and Scientific Fields with UNESCO Representative

Foreign Minister H.E. Fuad Hussein received Dr. Alexandros K. Makarigakis, UNESCO Representative to Iraq, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Baghdad on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between Iraq and UNESCO in the fields of education, culture, and science, particularly in supporting efforts to preserve Iraq’s civilizational and cultural heritage, protect archaeological and historical sites, and rehabilitate them.

H.E. the Minister expressed his appreciation for UNESCO’s efforts in Iraq, commending its projects and initiatives across several governorates, from Mosul and Erbil to Babylon and the Marshlands, and its role in preserving the country’s civilizational identity and cultural diversity.

He reaffirmed Iraq’s support for the organization’s programs and projects, highlighting the government’s commitment to expanding cooperation with UNESCO in the restoration of heritage sites, the development of education, and national capacity-building, in line with Iraq’s development priorities and in a way that strengthens its cultural presence at both the regional and international levels.