Naim Ternava, leader of the Islamic Community of Kosovo, sent a letter to the highest religious authority in Egypt, Ahmed Muhammad Ahmed el-Tayeb, calling on him to use his authority and convince the Egyptian government to support Kosovo’s bid to join the UNESCO. “Kosovo is ready and has all capacities to assume responsibilities in international forums and institutions. For us, membership of the UNESCO is very important, because we would get more experience and receive support in treating, safeguarding and promoting our heritage that best displays the civilization values of our peoples.

Kosovo’s Deputy Foreign Minister Petrit Selimi is visiting the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Selimi met with the OIC Secretary General Iyad Ameen Madani and a team of OIC experts, and briefed them on the lobbying campaign for Kosovo’s membership of the UNESCO. The OIC Secretary General promised the full commitment of his organization in support of Kosovo’s membership of the UNESCO.