The 224th session of UNESCO's Executive Board opened at the organisation's headquarters in Paris.

Addressing the plenary session, Ambassador Elman Abdullayev, Azerbaijan's Permanent Representative to UNESCO, delivered the country's national statement.

The statement emphasised the importance of strengthening institutional efficiency, transparency, and accountability in UNESCO's work.

The ambassador also highlighted UNESCO's crucial role in promoting dialogue and cooperation in education, science, and culture amid global challenges.

Abdullayev also expressed Azerbaijan's gratitude to Uzbekistan for successfully hosting the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand in October–November last year.

The statements were delivered on behalf of Azerbaijan by the Permanent Delegation for the Group of 77 and China Paris Chapter, as well as the Organisation of Turkic States Group at UNESCO.

A declaration was issued on behalf of the Group of Turkic States at UNESCO for the first time in the organisation's history.

The 224th session of the UNESCO Executive Board will run until April 23.