The agreement was signed by QFD General Manager Khalifa Jassim al-Kuwari and Director of Unesco Regional Office in Doha Dr Anna Paolini.
The agreement increases Qatar's contribution to support the budget of Unesco Office in Doha to $500,000 to cover operating costs, meet logistics needs and support the annual office budget for 2016.
In a press statement, al-Kuwari said QFD attaches great importance to Unesco's programmes and activities aimed at supporting education, culture and science sectors, which stems from its vision to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development in developing countries.
Al-Kuwari said Qatar appreciates Unesco's efforts in the region, stressing QFD's keenness to participate along with Unesco in promoting the right of people in developing countries to preserve their heritage, culture and rights to knowledge and education.
Paolini expressed appreciation for Qatar's continued support to Unesco, stressing the importance of co-operation with QFD to support the government's vision to provide quality education for all as well as to continue co-operation in the fields of science and the protection of cultural heritage all around the world.
This long-term co-operation between Qatar and Unesco's s Office has made many achievements in promoting sustainable development and addressing social, environmental and economic challenges at the regional and international levels, Paolini said, stressing that QFD's contributions reflects Qatar's commitment to supporting further efforts to build peace and strengthening solidarity between nations.
