The Arab Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) extends its highest congratulations and blessings to the leadership, government and people of the Arab Republic of Egypt on the occasion of the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, this civilizational and cultural edifice that is considered one of the largest museums in the world and the most prominent in the field of preserving and displaying human heritage. The organization expresses its pride in this pioneering Arab achievement, which embodies Egypt’s leadership in preserving human heritage and highlighting the ancient cultural heritage of ancient Egyptian civilization, stressing that the Grand Museum represents a beacon of knowledge and a bridge for cultural dialogue between peoples, and an asset to Arab and global culture alike. ALECSO also notes that this cultural project translates Egypt's ambitious vision of protecting its heritage and employing it to serve cultural and tourism development, and is considered a model to be emulated in the region in the fields of heritage management and archaeological museums. The organization affirms its permanent readiness to cooperate with the competent Egyptian authorities in the fields of culture and heritage, in order to enhance joint Arab action and serve the Arab cultural identity.