UAE Elected Vice Chair of UNESCO's Committee for the Protection and Promotion of Cultural Expressions

The UAE has been elected the Vice Chair of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions for 2025.

The appointment acknowledges the UAE’s contributions to cultural diversity and its role in fostering a multicultural and civilised tapestry both regionally and globally.

The appointment was made during the 17th meeting of the committee, which was recently held at UNESCO’s HQ in Paris, France. During the meeting, the UAE’s Permanent Delegation to UNESCO nominated the country for the position of Vice Chair of the Committee for the period up to 2025, in view of its extensive experience in the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. The UAE Permanent Delegation previously held the position of Rapporteur of the Committee in 2023.

In a statement, Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Culture and Chairperson of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, said

UAE’s election as Vice Chair of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions is a testament to the nation’s dedication to safeguarding and enhancing cultural expression.

Sheikh Salem highlighted the UAE's status as a beacon of cultural diversity, with over 200 nationalities living in unity and governed by the rule of law. He emphasized the nation's commitment to dialogue, communication, and tolerance, making diversity the cornerstone of progress and social development. Sheikh Salem attributed this harmony to the vision of the wise leadership, which established frameworks and legislation, recognizing diversity as essential for social growth and evolution.

News Source: Emirates News Agency