Around 100 stakeholders including government representatives, diplomatic partners, civil society, stakeholders from development and private sector, artists, activists and experts gathered at the event held at a local hotel by UNESCO Pakistan.
The event marked UNESCO’s 75-year legacy of working to promote peace in Pakistan and across the world through delivering immense contributions in science, education, culture and heritage as well as renewed commitments towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Speaking on the occasion, UNESCO Representative to Pakistan Ms.PatriciaMcPhillips stated that, “A successful development agenda requires inclusive partnerships.
UNESCO believes in a partnership-based approach founded on a sense of shared purpose and mutual accountability. Together, we want to find newer, better, more sustainable ways to make a difference”.
UNESCO hosted the event to facilitate meaningful engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, and highlight the specialized strengths, opportunities, and assets that UNESCO possesses to support the development agenda 2030 in Pakistan, in the fields of education, culture, science, and information.
Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Korea to Pakistan, Mr. Kwak Sung-Kyu, Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, Mr. Bernhard Schlagheck, UK Country Director, Development, Annabel Gerry, Canadian High Commissioner, Wendy Gilmore, Renowned Artist, Jamal Shah and Prominent Actress and Human Rights Activist, Faryal Gohar were also among the participants of the event.
