22 September 2016 — Philippine Ambassador and Permanent Delegate Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro chaired her first ASEAN-UNESCO Committee Plenary Meeting at UNESCO headquarters on September 20.
The Plenary had a fruitful dialogue with UNESCO Deputy Director-General Getachew Engida who discussed key issues and programs, budgetary preparations, and challenges faced by the Organization.
Ambassador Lazaro reaffirmed the group’s commitment to strengthen friendship and cooperation with UNESCO as ASEAN celebrates its 50th anniversary under the chairmanship of the Philippines in 2017. END