Vice Chair
Pakistan has been elected as the Vice Chair of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Executive Board for the term 2023-2025. The election took place during the 218th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board held in Paris on Friday, with Pakistan securing this prestigious position from the Asia Pacific Group.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement expressing gratitude to the members of the Executive Board and all UNESCO member states for their overwhelming support and trust in Pakistan’s candidature. This election reflects international recognition of Pakistan’s commitment to promoting education, science, and culture on a global scale.
The statement further emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to fulfilling its responsibilities as Vice Chair with a deep sense of dedication, credibility, honest dialogue, and mutual respect. As a staunch advocate of cooperative multilateralism, Pakistan pledges to collaborate with all member states to uphold shared values, the purposes, and principles of the UN Charter. The nation aims to mobilize collective efforts to advance common objectives within the framework of UNESCO.
This election positions Pakistan as a key contributor to the shaping of UNESCO’s policies and initiatives during the 2023-2025 term. The Vice Chair role signifies not only an acknowledgment of Pakistan’s dedication to educational, scientific, and cultural endeavors but also places the country in a leadership position within the influential UNESCO Executive Board.
The achievement underscores Pakistan’s commitment to global cooperation and its active role in advancing the broader objectives of the United Nations, particularly in the realms of education, science, and culture. As Vice Chair, Pakistan is poised to play a crucial role in shaping UNESCO’s agenda and contributing to the organization’s efforts to promote international collaboration in these vital areas.
