Iran’s Support for the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development at the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference
The Cultural Adviser to the Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO presented Iran’s position at the meeting of the Culture Commission through an official statement. As part of the program of the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Dr. Abdolmahdi Mostakin, Cultural Adviser to the Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, expressed Iran’s position in an official statement supporting the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development. |
Emphasizing the Central Role of Culture in Peace and Sustainable Development
The statement reads:
“The Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizing the central role of culture in building peace, inclusive economic growth, education, resilience, climate action, social cohesion, and intercultural dialogue, and recalling the collective commitment of UNESCO Member States at the Mondiacult conference in Barcelona, Spain, to establishing culture as a pillar of equitable, peaceful, and inclusive development, expresses its support for this resolution.”
Calling for a Comprehensive Review of Voluntary Contributions
The statement emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of the program’s reliance on voluntary contributions to ensure that the impact of the activities and initiatives undertaken during the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development is not undermined.
Emphasizing the Role of Culture and Education in Addressing the Environmental Crisis
Finally, the statement stressed the need to address the environmental crisis affecting the entire world and highlighted the key role of culture and education during this decade.
It is worth noting that the meetings of the Culture Commission, held within the framework of the UNESCO General Conference, are taking place from 7 to 11 November 2025 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
