{"id":1155896,"date":"2026-02-03T16:04:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1155896"},"modified":"2026-02-03T16:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:04:51","slug":"science-minister-calls-pakistan-unesco-ties-a-strategic-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/science-minister-calls-pakistan-unesco-ties-a-strategic-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Science Minister calls Pakistan\u2013UNESCO ties a strategic partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi on Tuesday said that Pakistan considers its relationship with UNESCO not merely formal but a strategic partnership aimed at delivering tangible outcomes in science, technology, education, and sustainable development.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The minister expressed these views during his meeting with UNESCO Director-General Dr. Khaled El-Enany.<\/div>\n<div>He described UNESCO as a key pillar supporting Pakistan\u2019s national efforts to promote science and technology and noted that joint initiatives with the organization have strengthened national institutional capacities.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Khalid Magsi said cooperation with UNESCO has empowered Pakistani researchers and policymakers while creating effective opportunities for knowledge exchange.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He added that national institutions, including the Pakistan Science Foundation and the National Institute of Oceanography, are fully aligned with UNESCO\u2019s mission and objectives.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Reaffirming Pakistan\u2019s commitment to applying science for social welfare, the minister said the country is moving from general cooperation towards more practical and result-oriented partnerships with UNESCO.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He highlighted environmental sustainability and climate resilience as Pakistan\u2019s priority areas.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The minister also emphasized Pakistan\u2019s focus on marine scientific research under the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development to support the blue economy.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He further termed non-formal education an important area of Pakistan\u2013UNESCO cooperation, with both sides agreeing to deepen collaboration in this field.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Khalid Hussain Magsi on Tuesday said that Pakistan considers its relationship with UNESCO not merely formal but a strategic partnership aimed at delivering tangible outcomes in science, technology, education, and sustainable development. 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