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Various-UNESCO/US Withdrawal
FILE: Paris, France - April 18, 2017 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) building
FILE: Paris, France - Nov 9, 2021 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of UNESCO sign
FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Various of White House, U.S. national flag
4. Various of Capitol building, U.S. national flag
FILE: Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate, Palestine - Date Unknown (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of flag of Palestine, traffic, pedestrians
FILE: Havana, Cuba - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. National flag of Cuba
FILE: Havana, Cuba - 2020 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
7. Various of pedestrians
FILE: Brussels, Belgium - July 1, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Various of official residence of Prime Minister of Belgium
FILE: Brussels, Belgium - June 4, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
9. Various of pedestrians, traffic
The U.S. decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has drawn widespread criticism, with foreign ministers from various countries calling the decision wrong and regrettable.
The U.S. announced Tuesday its decision to pull out of UNESCO two years after rejoining. The exit will take effect at the end of Dec 2026.
According to a statement by the U.S. State Department, the withdrawal was due to what Washington saw as the U.N. cultural agency's policy to "advance divisive social and cultural causes" over the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.
"UNESCO's decision to admit the 'State of Palestine' as a member state is highly problematic, contrary to U.S. policy, and contributed to the proliferation of anti-Israel rhetoric within the organization," the statement said.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla noted on Wednesday that the U.S. announcement to withdraw once again highlights the U.S. government's contempt for multilateralism and for the U.N. agency, which is dedicated to promoting peace.
The U.S. is leveraging economic pressure to influence the U.N. agency in an attempt to impose its unsuccessful hegemonic policies, he added.
Palestine also voiced strong dissatisfaction regarding the U.S. withdrawal, calling it a wrong decision.
In a statement, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the U.S. citing UNESCO's acceptance of the "State of Palestine" as a member state as a reason for its exit represents the U.S. unacceptable politicization of UNESCO's efforts, which will enable Israel's continued crimes.
The U.S. should stop granting Israel impunity on international occasions, said the ministry.
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot also noted on Tuesday that the decision of the U.S. to withdraw once again from UNESCO is "deeply regrettable."
"In a world shaken by conflict, disinformation and division, we need strong multilateral institutions.This decision weakens a pillar of international cooperation," Prevot posted on X.
Various-UNESCO/US Withdrawal
Dateline : July 22/23, 2025/File
Location : Various
Duration : 1'24
FILE: Paris, France - April 18, 2017 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) building
FILE: Paris, France - Nov 9, 2021 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of UNESCO sign
FILE: Washington D.C., USA - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Various of White House, U.S. national flag
4. Various of Capitol building, U.S. national flag
FILE: Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate, Palestine - Date Unknown (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of flag of Palestine, traffic, pedestrians
FILE: Havana, Cuba - Date Unknown (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. National flag of Cuba
FILE: Havana, Cuba - 2020 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
7. Various of pedestrians
FILE: Brussels, Belgium - July 1, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Various of official residence of Prime Minister of Belgium
FILE: Brussels, Belgium - June 4, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
9. Various of pedestrians, traffic
The U.S. decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has drawn widespread criticism, with foreign ministers from various countries calling the decision wrong and regrettable.
The U.S. announced Tuesday its decision to pull out of UNESCO two years after rejoining. The exit will take effect at the end of Dec 2026.
According to a statement by the U.S. State Department, the withdrawal was due to what Washington saw as the U.N. cultural agency's policy to "advance divisive social and cultural causes" over the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.
"UNESCO's decision to admit the 'State of Palestine' as a member state is highly problematic, contrary to U.S. policy, and contributed to the proliferation of anti-Israel rhetoric within the organization," the statement said.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla noted on Wednesday that the U.S. announcement to withdraw once again highlights the U.S. government's contempt for multilateralism and for the U.N. agency, which is dedicated to promoting peace.
The U.S. is leveraging economic pressure to influence the U.N. agency in an attempt to impose its unsuccessful hegemonic policies, he added.
Palestine also voiced strong dissatisfaction regarding the U.S. withdrawal, calling it a wrong decision.
In a statement, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the U.S. citing UNESCO's acceptance of the "State of Palestine" as a member state as a reason for its exit represents the U.S. unacceptable politicization of UNESCO's efforts, which will enable Israel's continued crimes.
The U.S. should stop granting Israel impunity on international occasions, said the ministry.
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot also noted on Tuesday that the decision of the U.S. to withdraw once again from UNESCO is "deeply regrettable."
"In a world shaken by conflict, disinformation and division, we need strong multilateral institutions.This decision weakens a pillar of international cooperation," Prevot posted on X.
ID : 8437837
Published : 2025-07-24 11:13
Last Modified : 2025-07-24 20:26:17
Source : China Central Television (CCTV),China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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