Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has 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 Dr. Khaled El-Enany, who called on him in Islamabad today.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister congratulated Dr. Enany on his election as Director General of 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 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, Shehbaz Sharif also expressed satisfaction at UNESCO's support in the protection and preservation of six cultural heritage sites in Pakistan. He invited UNESCO to partner with Pakistan for enlisting more sites such as the Khewra Salt Mines.

In his remarks, Director General UNESCO thanked the Prime Minister for the warm welcome and said he had traveled to various schools and cultural sites during his short visit. The Director General 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.