Paris: In a statement delivered at the 225th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board, Pakistan underscored its commitment to multilateralism, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation and dialogue for promoting peace. Syed Tauqeer Hussain Shah, Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and Representative to UNESCO, addressed the session, focusing on key global challenges and advocating for collaborative solutions.

According to Press Information Department, Shah’s statement highlighted Pakistan’s support for multilateral institutions and South-South cooperation, particularly in addressing issues faced by developing countries. He stressed the need to protect human life, educational institutions, and cultural heritage, with a specific mention of the situation in Gaza. Shah also called for an international action plan to tackle the challenge of out-of-school children and emphasized equitable access to scientific knowledge and collaboration to reduce technological disparities.

Shah further addressed the importance of combating racism, misogyny, Islamophobia, disinformation, and hate speech, while advocating for ethical governance of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. He concluded by expressing support for institutional reforms within UNESCO to enhance its global impact and effectiveness.