Honoured to represent Bangladesh on the global stage as President of the UNESCO General Conference
Paris, France
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On this day 80 years ago, the thoughtfully crafted Constitution of @UNESCO entered into force.
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These are among the preconditions to realize the essence of UNESCO’s mission: ‘since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed’ – through education, science and culture.
Eight decades on, these words have lost none of their significance. If anything, today they are more relevant than ever.
As President of the General Conference of UNESCO, I am honoured to serve this mission every day. #UNESCO #ForThePeople
Today, I had the honour of receiving the newly appointed Permanent Delegate of Ukraine to UNESCO, Ms Viktoriia Lialina-Boiko.
During our meeting, she briefed me on the situation in Ukraine in fields related to @UNESCO's mandate, as well as perspectives for future cooperation with the Organization. While welcoming her, I wished her a successful tenure.
Today, on the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, we celebrate UNESCO’s pioneering Man and the Biosphere Programme, launched in 1971. More than 260 million people now live in 797 biosphere reserves across 145 countries. Together, these sites protect over 7 million km².
Biosphere reserves show that people and nature can thrive together. While global wildlife populations have declined by 73% since 1970, those within @UNESCO-protected areas have remained comparatively stable.
At a time of growing environmental challenges, biosphere reserves offer a powerful reminder that conservation and sustainable development can go hand in hand. #BiosphereReserves #UNESCO
Education should be equitable, accessible and inclusive for every girl. Few would disagree. Yet millions of girls are still denied their right to learn – even though educating girls transforms lives, strengthens communities and helps build more prosperous and peaceful societies.
The 2026 laureates, @projectsoar in Morocco and Girls with Opportunities by @CAREenPeru, remind us that progress is possible, barriers can be broken and opportunities can be created.
Inequalities are not inevitable. They are the result of choices. Let us keep choosing to invest in girls' education, protect their rights and ensure that every girl can learn, thrive and fulfil her potential. #DayOfTheGirl
It was a great pleasure to welcome H.E. Mr Gytis Marcinkevičius, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Delegate of Lithuania to UNESCO, on 5 October 2026. @GMarcinkevicius @LithuaniaUNESCO
During our meeting, we discussed cooperation between Lithuania and UNESCO, as well as the ongoing 225th session of the Executive Board.
I wish him the very best as he takes up this new position at @UNESCO.
Today is World Teachers' Day. On this very special day, I congratulate every teacher for their invaluable contribution to humanity. Teachers play a key role in unlocking every learner's potential.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 1966 ILO/@UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, a landmark instrument that continues to guide efforts to strengthen the teaching profession worldwide.
On #WorldTeachersDay, let us reaffirm our commitment to this Recommendation – and to empowering teachers to shape more inclusive, equitable and resilient education systems for all.