Egypt chairs the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)… Egyptian leadership in the global quality system
Egypt chairs the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)… Egyptian leadership in the global quality system
TodayInternational Organization for Standardization “ISO”enters a new era ofEgyptian leadership; In a scene that reflects Egypt’s growing position on the international scene, the country continues to reap successes in various fields, confirming its ability to lead global organizations and formulate their future directions.
This comes throughEgypt assuming the presidency of the International Organization for Standardization“ISO” in an event that isglobal testimonyto the competence of national cadres, and the country’s leadership in promoting standards of quality, innovation and sustainability;Dr. Khaled Sofi becomes the firstEgyptian and Arabto assumepresidency of the International Organization for Standardization, for the period from2026__ to 2028.
Egypt in the International Organization for Standardization
Egypt has officially assumed the presidency of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) after an honorable and well-deserved victory for Dr. Khaled Sofi, “President of the Egyptian General Organization for Standardization and Quality”, making this an exceptional event in the history of the organization since its founding in 1947.
This great victory was achieved after Egypt obtainedthe support of 63 countries, compared to 49 votes for its competitor from Argentina, thus beginning the Egyptian presidency of the organization, which extends from 2026 to 2028.
This victory is considered a historic achievement that consolidates the Egyptian role in international institutions, and reflects global confidence in the country’s capabilities to lead issues of quality and sustainable development.
The vision of the political leadership in supporting national competencies
Concerning this, Dr. Khaled Sufi, “President of the International Organization for Standardization,” confirmed after assuming the new position that this achievement comes as an extension of the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, those directives aimed atimproving the quality of life of the Egyptian citizen, and improving the public services provided to him.
Then, Dr. Khaled Sofi pointed out that this success embodies the efforts of the Ministry of Industry – led by Lt. Gen. Engineer Kamel Al-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, and Minister of Industry and Transport – inQualifying national competencies to assume globally influential leadership positions, which enhances Egypt’s presence in international decision-making circles, and establishes its image as a pivotal country in the business system. Global.
Egypt enhances its presence in international labor institutions
Dr. Khaled Sofi also explained thatThe growing confidence of the international community in Egyptreflects a deep appreciation for its role in developing quality infrastructure, at the regional and global levels.
He added that Egypt’s victory in this international position consolidates its position in global forums and confirms its competence in leading the paths of change towards comprehensive quality and integrated sustainability. The next stage will witnessstrengthening cooperation between the organization and member states; In order to keep pace with digital transformation and the green economy, in line with the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the axes of the national agenda “Egypt Vision 2030”.
ISO…the global expert house for quality
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the first reference – globally – in the field of developing international standards, and it is the body that contributes topromoting international trade and improving the quality of products and servicesin various industrial, scientific and service sectors.
The organization’s headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and it includes174member states, and operates through more than800Technical Committee covering various areas of innovation, quality and production; This constitutes a global platform that ensures integration between economy, knowledge and sustainability.
Egypt’s assumption of the presidency of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) does not represent merely a diplomatic or technical achievement, but ratherA strategic shiftthat redraws the map of the Egyptian role in the global economic system. Quality is no longer just an industrial standard, but has become a pillar of sustainable development and a cornerstone in building modern societies.
From this standpoint,The Earth Guards Foundationconfirms that this global event embodiesthe integration between national policies and the vision of sustainable development; It enhances Egypt’s ability to lead a global dialogue on standards of responsible consumption and production, and supports the world’s transition towards a growing and just economy.
This is because the International Organization for Standardization is moving – under the leadership of the Egyptian Dr. Khaled Sofi – towards a new phase that balancesdigital transformation and the green economy, and places quality at the heart of sustainable development efforts, to becomea tool for comprehensive peacein a changing world searching for trust and common standards.
