Pakistan Elected President Of Asia And Pacific Group Of UNESCO

Muhammad Irfan Published January 23, 2020 | 10:32 PM

Pakistan has assumed the presidency of Asia and Pacific (ASPAC) in Description The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the period from January, 2020 until December, 2020

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jan, 2020 ) :Pakistan has assumed the presidency of Asia and Pacific (ASPAC) in Description The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the period from January, 2020 until December, 2020.

Ambassador of Pakistan to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Moin-ul-Haque will lead the ASPAC Group for the year 2020, said a statement issued here on Thursday.

Indonesia will be the Vice Chair while Republic of Korea will be the Secretary of the Group.

UNESCO has six regional groups, with ASPAC being the second largest with 44 member states.

Pakistan remains committed to UNESCO's principles enshrined in its constitution. As ASPAC Chair, Pakistan will constructively engage with member states to strengthen UNESCO to foster better understanding for global peace and stability