Paris: Pakistan was re-elected to the executive board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the term 2023-2027.

Pakistan thanked the member states for their support and the confidence reposed in its candidature, according to information department’s press release.

“It is a matter of immense pride to have been entrusted with the responsibility to serve on the Executive Board,” it stated.
“Pakistan will avail this opportunity to continue to contribute to the policymaking, development of norms, advancement of global priorities, and effective oversight of programs and activities of the Organization.”

Pakistan values the ever-relevant and crucial role of UNESCO as a universal forum to promote the intellectual and moral solidarity of mankind and advancement of global peace and development through education, science, culture and communication.

“As an ardent advocate of multilateralism, Pakistan will endeavour to strengthen our collective efforts at UNESCO, including by building bridges across regions and forging consensus on key issues for tangible outcomes and impact on ground. As a partner, Pakistan will continue to extend proactive support for the SIDS Operational Strategy and Global Priorities – Africa and Gender Equality. Pakistan’s re-election is a testament to its longstanding support for and constructive role at the United Nations.”

“Pakistan will continue to work with all Member States to strengthen UNESCO’s mandate and advance our shared goals.”

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