Ahmed Bejaoui candidate in name of Cambodia

International

Unesco’s Chairman election The former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Mr. Moahamed Bejaia, is willing to run for the elections as the Chairman of UNESCO, in the name of Cambodia. Bejaoui’s decision followed a decision by Algeria to support the candidacy of the Egyptian Minister of Culture, Mr. Farouk Hosni, a well-informed diplomatic source unveiled. In this regard, the King of Cambodia has welcomed the candidacy of the former Algerian Foreign Affairs Minister, for the position of UNESCO chairmanship, after the expiring of the term of the Japanese, Mr.Koichiro Matsura. The election of the UNESCO Chairmanship will be held in October. According to the same source, Mr. Mohamed Bejaoui, who is residing in France, has expressed anger following a decision by Algeria to support the candidacy of the Egyptian Minister of Culture. As a result, Mr. Bejaoui has decided to run for the elections as the UNESCO Chairman, he agreed with the King of Cambodia, who welcomed him as candidate representing his country.

16-02-2009 By H.Y/Translation Section