Riyadh, Safar 10, 1439, October 30, 2017, SPA -- Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Isa, minister of education, took part in the opening ceremony of the UNESCO's 39th plenary session, held in Paris today in the participation of representatives of 195 member states. Following the meeting, the minister paid a visit to the UNESCO regional center for quality and distinction in education expo, the board of directors of which is chaired by Saudi Arabia, and was briefed on the projects which contributes to the development of education in the Arab world. --SPA 20:17 LOCAL TIME 17:17 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w524173