Cuba Elected Member of UNESCO´s Executive Council
FRANCE, October 25, 2007.- Cuba was elected on Wednesday a member of UNESCO´s Executive Council during its 34th General Conference underway in Paris until November 3rd.
Cuba got 157 votes in favour of a possible 165. The Cuban ambassador before UNESCO, Hector Hernandez told the press that this election is due to the Cuban government's efforts in the development of education, science and culture.
He stressed that this is recognition of the majority of the institution's member status to the social work of the Cuban Revolution and its contribution with other nations in the world.
The Cuban diplomat believes that this is also a message to the US government who continues to insist in its anti Cuba policy.
Cuba was the 6th country of 31 selected with most votes, the 1st among the western hemisphere candidates and surpassed the United States, said the Cuban ambassador to UNESCO.
The Executive Council is one of UNESCO´s three constitutional entities.
Made up by 58 member states, whose mandate lasts four years, the Council analyse UNESCO´s work program.
(Cubaminrex-RHC)