Paris: November 11, 2015: Pakistan has been elected as member of UNESCO Executive Board here this evening.
[info]Out of total of 183 votes Pakistan secured 135 votes.[/info]
The Victory is seen as a recognition by the World of the principled stand taken by the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his Government on various International issues.
The Embassy of Pakistan, Paris undertook an extensive lobbying campaign for this election. As result of its election to UNESCO Executive Board member, Pakistan will get unique and exclusive opportunities to influence its policies towards Educational, Cultural and Social uplift, Safety of Journalists and Freedom of Expression around the Globe.