Singapore rejoined the Paris- based United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday as its member, after 22 years of absence.
"As a member of UNESCO, Singapore looks forward to collaborating with and learning from other UNESCO member states in the key areas of education, science and culture," said a statement released by Ministry of Education Monday.
The ministry said Singapore will set up a National Commission for UNESCO by the end of the year to plan and coordinate activities and programs.
Gan Kim Yong, Minister of State for Education and Manpower, will be appointed chairman of the commission.
He will lead the Singapore delegation to attend the 34th session of the UNESCO General Conference in Paris, France from Oct. 16, said the statement.
Singapore, followed United States and Britain, withdrew from the organization in mid 1980s to protest against the "new world information order" that the organization promoted.
Two years ago, it became an observer of the organization.
Britain rejoined in 1997 while the United States returned in 2002.
UNESCO, founded in 1945, promotes fundamental human rights, free flow of ideas and information, scientific and cultural cooperation and educational opportunity for all. It currently has 192 member states and six associate members.
Source: Xinhua
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