"In this time of crisis we need more than ever to support, strengthen and reform UNESCO and not leave it," Azoulay told reporters, saying she would modernise the organisation. "If I'm confirmed...the first thing I will do is to restore its credibility, restore the faith of its members and its efficiency so it can act." "Congratulations" France will continue to fight for science, education and culture in the world," President Emmanuel Macron tweeted. He has also pushed for more multlilateralism at a time when the United States has pushed back. The United States is meant to provide a fifth of UNESCO's funding, but had already been withholding that since 2011 when the body admitted Palestine as a full member.

Source: bd News24 October 13, 2017 18:00 UTC