NEW DELHI: India was today re-elected as the member of the UNESCO’s executive board, its top decision- making body, an official said.
The election was held at the 39th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in Paris, he said.
“The news is quite significant and indicates the position of India globally. The executive board is the top decision- making body, so it is an important achievement,” the official of the UNESCO India office here said.
The General Conference consists of the representatives of the States Members of the organisation. (AGENCIES)