On the sidelines of the State of Libya’s participation in the activities of the 2024 World Education Meeting, which is being held under the auspices and hosting of the State of Brazil and in cooperation and partnership with UNESCO, the Minister of Education of the Government of National Unity and the Chairman of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science, Musa Al-Magarif, held several meetings and bilateral meetings, with Ministers and heads of delegations of some UNESCO member states, in addition to some of the organization’s leaders.
Al-Magarif also held a bilateral meeting with officials of the education sector in Brazil, “where he held a separate meeting with the Minister of Education, and another meeting with the Deputy Minister and his accompanying delegation.”
In the two meetings, the two parties discussed “prospects for cooperation, coordination of the positions of the two countries in the field of education, and discussion of some issues raised in the corridors of regional and international organizations concerned with educational fields, such as UNESCO, to reach consensuses that serve the common priorities and issues of the two countries,” while the two sides reviewed the national school feeding program implemented in The State of Brazil for decades, in the context of benefiting from the experiences of others, which is considered one of the priority issues for Dr. “Al-Magarif”, and his determination and his team in charge of the National School Feeding Program at the Ministry of Education to lay the foundations for launching the school feeding program in Libya.
Officials of the Ministry of Education in Brazil confirmed “their readiness to sign bilateral memorandums of understanding and cooperation that address common issues and priorities for both parties, on the subject of school nutrition, and also in the field of preparing programs to develop the artistic and technical skills of students in Libya. The two parties have exchanged points of contact to coordinate the next steps.”
Al-Magarif also met with the Minister of Education of the State of Rwanda, where the Minister praised the Rwandan experience related to developing education programs in light of crises and disasters, and the experience gained by the Rwandan side, and leadership in building an educational system that has overcome many of the economic, social and political challenges that have settled in the country. the country for decades.”
The two parties also reviewed “the possibility of unifying priorities, efforts, and positions within the framework of advancing Africa’s voice in regional and international meetings and meetings, and for this role to reflect the legitimate rights of the continent, in addition to its economic, pedagogical and educational contributions.” The two countries agreed to name points of contact through which a number of The initiatives end with the signing of a memorandum of understanding, within which a number of joint projects and programs will be launched.”
The Minister also had a meeting with the Minister of Education of the Syrian Arab Republic, Dr. Muhammad Amer Al-Mardini, in which the two sides discussed strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, especially cooperation in the fields of education, reviewing the common priorities and issues of the two countries, and unifying visions and aspirations on some national and regional issues. International and international affairs, and the two countries’ support for each other’s positions to obtain due and legitimate privileges and rights, in accordance with the two ministries’ commitment to their duties towards membership and affiliation with regional and international structures.”
The two parties welcomed “the exchange of expertise and experiences on some educational issues, and the Minister welcomed, on the sidelines of the meeting, Syria’s return to its usual position in the Arab and regional environment, and the readiness of the State of Libya to help Syria achieve its legitimate visions and aspirations in leading initiatives and cooperating with countries and regional and international entities.”
In another ministerial meeting, Musa Al-Magarif met with his Italian counterpart, Professor Giuseppe Valditara, and the
The Minister reviewed “the prospects for cooperation and support between the two sides, noting that the Ministry of Education launched a plan to teach the Italian language in the secondary education stage, so that it is among the foreign languages that the State of Libya is keen to teach to students. This project has achieved successes, the most important of which is the training of national elements of Holders of university qualifications in the Italian language in Italy, according to a program coordinated by both sides, and under the direct leadership of the Ministry of Education. On the Italian side, the Italian Embassy in Libya was the strategic partner in this project. The Minister offered to relaunch the training program under the auspices of The Ministries of Education in the two countries, in addition to launching a project to prepare curricula for the Italian language, with the participation of specialists from both parties, which is intended to be taught optionally for secondary school students. The meeting ended with a number of agreements on a number of bilateral projects, and the two parties confirmed naming the communication points to work on developing a memorandum of understanding. “The agreed-upon initiatives fall within its framework, opening the way for more horizons of cooperation and coordination.”
Dr. Al-Magarif concluded his meeting with the Assistant Director-General of the Education Sector at UNESCO, Dr. Stefanie Giannini, representing the Director-General of the organization at the World Education Meeting 2024. “The meeting discussed the prospects and aspirations for cooperation and coordination in the fields of work between the State of Libya and UNESCO, and the progress of His Excellency The Minister thanks the organization for its response and support to the State of Libya during the Daniel Flood disaster, and for sending a specialized technical mission headed by the Regional Director of the Organization’s office in Rabat, as well as the organization’s efforts in developing strategies and plans that are in harmony with the needs and challenges of the State of Libya.
The bilateral conversation also addressed the desire of the State of Libya to obtain technical support in preparing some technical reports in the fields of education, culture and science, by directing activities dedicated to the State of Libya, in addition to making room for the participation of experts and specialists, and their leadership of some files in the organization, within the framework of exchanging experiences and benefiting. They supported the organization’s efforts and programmed activities, and the meeting ended with an invitation to those in charge of UNESCO to visit the state of Libya and sponsor a national conference on education in Libya.
Last updated: November 4, 2024 – 13:09
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In recent meetings, education officials from Libya sought to enhance cooperation and learn from the experiences of other countries in the education sector. Key discussions involved Brazilian officials concerning the long-standing national school feeding program in Brazil, which is a priority for Dr. Musa Al-Magarif and his team as they aim to implement a similar program in Libya. Brazilian officials indicated their readiness to sign agreements focusing on school nutrition and improving students’ artistic and technical skills.
Additionally, Al-Magarif met Rwanda’s Minister of Education, who highlighted Rwanda’s success in educational development amidst crises. They explored cooperation to amplify Africa’s voice in international discussions, agreeing to establish contacts for potential joint projects.
In discussions with Dr. Muhammad Amer Al-Mardini of Syria, both sides aimed to bolster bilateral education relations and unify their positions on various issues, reaffirming their support for each other’s legitimate rights within international contexts.
Al-Magarif also conferred with Italian Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara about teaching Italian in Libyan secondary schools, resulting in agreements on launching such educational initiatives and developing corresponding curricula.
In a final meeting with UNESCO’s Dr. Stefanie Giannini, they addressed potential collaborations in education, expressing gratitude for UNESCO’s support following the Daniel Flood disaster in Libya. The discussion included Libya’s need for technical education reports and the organization’s assistance in hosting a national education conference.
These engagements showcase Libya’s commitment to enhancing its educational framework through international cooperation and shared expertise.