Pakistan’s permanent representative of the United Nations in Vienna, Ambassador Kamran Akhtar, has been elected president of the 53rd session in the United Nations Industrial Development Board (Unido). This marks the first time Pakistan has been awarded this prestigious position.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed pride in Pakistan’s performance at X. “Pakistan continues to make significant contributions to the UN system and remains deeply engaged in an international order based on the UN Charter & International Law,” he said.
Satisfied to share this ambassador to Kamran Akhtar, Pakistan’s PR to the UN in Vienna, has been elected president of the 53rd session in the Unido Industrial Development Board.
This is a proud moment for Pakistan and a recognition of our leadership in multilateral diplomacy …
– Ishaq Dar (@Mishaqdar50) June 30, 2025
The election reflects the confidence set in Pakistan of Unido Member States, confirming the country’s active diplomatic role in Vienna-based international organizations.
Pakistan’s commitment to industrial development, especially in developing countries, least developed countries (LDCs) and small island development states (SIDS), has been central to its profile at Unido.
Ambassador Akhtar expressed gratitude to Unido Member States for their confidence and outlined his commitment to further strengthening the role of the organization in promoting industrial development globally. He highlighted Pakistan’s focus on sustainable, inclusive growth, especially in vulnerable nations.
The permanent representative of Pakistan of the UN, Ambassador Kamran Akhtar, has been elected president of the 53rd Session in the Industrial Development Board. This is the first time Pakistan gets honored with this prestigious position (1/2) pic.twitter.com/tkw684db3k
– Pakistan Embassade Austria (@pakinaustra) June 30, 2025
The Director -General of Unido congratulated Ambassador Akhtar and praised Pakistan’s ongoing contribution to the organization’s core task.
Pakistan has one of the largest portfolios with Unido, with over € 350 million invested in ongoing and planned projects across various sectors, including textiles, leather, fishing, food security, climate measures and renewable energy.
The most important initiatives such as Paidar and Pafaid have contributed to poverty reduction, job creation and the sustainable development of rural areas in Pakistan.
This year, Pakistan is ready to launch a new cycle of his country partnership program with Unido together with several new projects across different sectors aimed at promoting industrial development and economic growth.
