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King congratulates new UNESCO chief

By JT - Oct 15,2017 - Last updated at Oct 15,2017

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday sent a cable of congratulations to Audrey Azoulay on her election as director-general of UNESCO, according to a Royal Court statement. 

In the cable, His Majesty stressed Jordan's keenness to continue cooperation with UNESCO, to preserve the cultural heritage of humanity, promote the right of all to receive a quality education and help member states combat extremism and violence. His Majesty wished Azoulay success in her new tasks.

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