Qatar's Permanent Representative to UNESCO elected Chairperson of Executive Board

Paris:The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) unanimously elected HE Dr. Nasser bin Hamad...

Paris: The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) unanimously elected HE Dr. Nasser bin Hamad Al Hinzab, the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to UNESCO, as Chairperson of the Executive Board during its 223rd session, held at the Organization's headquarters in Paris.

The election of HE Al Hinzab to this prestigious position reflects the deep confidence and high international standing enjoyed by the State of Qatar within multilateral international organizations, particularly in UNESCO's areas of work.

It also underscores Qatar's active role in supporting education, culture, and science, and in promoting the values of peace and dialogue among peoples.

In addition, it highlights the country's continued contributions to UNESCO's activities and programs, as well as its initiatives aimed at safeguarding education in times of crises and conflicts, preserving tangible and intangible cultural heritage, and advancing human rights within UNESCO's fields of competence.

This achievement marks a new milestone in Qatar's record of accomplishments on the international stage, further consolidating its position as a key partner in shaping global policy directions in the fields of education, culture, and science, in support of peace and sustainable development worldwide.