{"id":529272,"date":"2026-02-03T17:43:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=529272"},"modified":"2026-02-03T17:43:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:43:39","slug":"science-minister-calls-pakistan-unesco-ties-a-strategic-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/science-minister-calls-pakistan-unesco-ties-a-strategic-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Science Minister calls Pakistan\u2013UNESCO ties a strategic partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<br \/>\nThe minister expressed these views during his meeting with UNESCO Director-General Dr. Khaled El-Enany.<br \/>\nHe 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.<br \/>\nKhalid Magsi said cooperation with UNESCO has empowered Pakistani researchers and policymakers while creating effective opportunities for knowledge exchange.<br \/>\nHe added that national institutions, including the Pakistan Science Foundation and the National Institute of Oceanography, are fully aligned with UNESCO\u2019s mission and objectives.<br \/>\nReaffirming 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.<br \/>\nHe highlighted environmental sustainability and climate resilience as Pakistan\u2019s priority areas.<br \/>\nThe 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.<br \/>\nHe further termed non-formal education an important area of Pakistan\u2013UNESCO cooperation, with both sides agreeing to deepen collaboration in this field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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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