ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to UNESCO’s core values in advancing inclusive and quality education, safeguarding cultural heritage and strengthening resilience in the face of global challenges.
He was talking to Director General United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Dr. Khaled El-Enany, who called on him at the PM House.
While congratulating Dr. Enany on his election as Director General, UNESCO, he commended the important work being carried out by UNESCO and expressed Pakistan’s desire for continued collaboration with the organization, under Dr. Enany’s able leadership.
The prime minister highlighted various initiatives being undertaken by the Government of Pakistan for the promotion of education, particularly the “Education Emergency” that aims to maximize the enrollment of out of school children.
He shared the invaluable experiences, best practices, and highly successful track record achieved in the education sector during his tenure as Chief Minister of Punjab.
During the meeting, the prime minister also expressed satisfaction at UNESCO’s support in the protection and preservation of six cultural heritage sites in Pakistan and invited UNESCO to partner with Pakistan for enlisting more sites such as the Khewra Salt Mines.
Director General UNESCO thanked the prime minister for the warm welcome and said he had traveled to various schools and cultural sites in his short visit.
He appreciated Pakistan’s achievements in the education sector and underscored his continued commitment to support Pakistan’s efforts in the fields of education, science and culture.
Minister for Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khichi and senior officials were also present on the occasion.