Ambassador Nikolov attended address by Pope Leo XIV in UNESCO

At UNESCO headquarters in Paris, Ambassador Prof. Dr. Igor Nikolov, accompanied by Minister-Counsellor Hajdari, attended the address delivered by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to the representatives of the Organization’s member states.

Amidst numerous conflicts and global challenges, a powerful message was sent from Paris advocating for peace, human dignity, dialogue, and solidarity—fundamental values ​​upon which the future should be built.In his address, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the importance of education, science, and culture as instruments for bringing peoples closer together and building peace, while also addressing the challenges posed by the rapid development of new technologies and artificial intelligence.

The presence of the Macedonian delegation at this significant event reaffirms our country’s active role within UNESCO and its commitment to multilateralism, intercultural dialogue, and the protection of universal

From UNESCO in Paris—a message the world needs today: more dialogue, more understanding, and more peace.