Karachi:  Interim Minister for Education and Professional Training Madad Ali Sindhi said that Pakistan was striving towards accomplishment of SDG-4 (EDU) and was working diligently to ensure that every child has access to quality education, according to press release received here.

Presenting Pakistan’s perspective at High Level Debate of 42nd UNESCO General Conference, he said that Pakistan has actively participated in revision process of 1974 recommendation aimed at advancing equitable and universal education for global peace, harmony and development.

Interim Minister assured commitment to preservation and promotion of rich tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Pakistan. He highlighted urgent need to address climate change and noted actions aimed at safeguarding green spaces and biosphere reserves.

Madad Ali especially expressed grave concern at situation in Gaza and regretted double standard that were eroding sanctity of international law and UN Charter. Calling for an immediate ceasefire, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for Palestinians.

“Today I specifically highlighted grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza during my speech at UNESCO General Conference. “Bombing of schools and killings of thousands of children and innocent civilians is unacceptable. Pakistan fully supports Palestinians’ just cause” he added.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 10 2023

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