In fierce competition in Regional Group IV, Indonesia competes with eight other countries in the Asia-Pacific region, vying for six seats on the UNESCO Executive Board. The eight competitors of Indonesia are Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, South Korea, and Sri Lanka. The voting results place Indonesia as the recipient of the highest number of votes from 154 countries, occupying the second-highest position in Group IV. In addition to Indonesia, the Asia-Pacific countries selected as members of the Executive Board are Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Korea, and Australia.

This reflects the international community's trust in Indonesia's significant contributions to advancing cultural, educational, scientific, communication, and information issues at the global level. As a member of the Executive Board, Indonesia's role will be crucial, including active participation in formulating policies and making strategic decisions related to UNESCO's programs and policies. The Executive Board also plays a crucial role in overseeing the implementation of UNESCO's programs and ensuring the efficient and effective use of the organization's budget in accordance with established policies.

The Executive Board becomes the driving force to ensure UNESCO achieves its goals and vision in building peace through international cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, communication, and information. Mohamad Oemar, the Indonesian ambassador to France, Andorra, and Monaco, who is also the Permanent Delegate of Indonesia to UNESCO, expressed his utmost gratitude for the unwavering support from UNESCO member states. "Indonesia is committed to actively engaging and collaborating with other member states to ensure progress and sustainability in various areas that are the focus of UNESCO," he said in an official statement, quoted on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

As the third largest democracy in the world and one of the most diverse countries, Indonesia's commitment to advancing peace and sustainable development worldwide reflects a proactive attitude centered on unity, mutual respect, and harmony. The sustainability of this commitment is a crucial point in Indonesia's contribution to achieving common goals within the framework of UNESCO. The Executive Board consists of 58 member countries from 6 Regional Groups that operate under the authority of the UNESCO General Conference for the period 2023-2027.

- Group I: Italy, Spain, France, England, Ireland, Germany, United States - Group II: Serbia, Albania, Slovakia, Czech Republic - Group III: Brazil, Cuba, Dominica, Argentina - Group IV: Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Republic of Korea, Australia - Group V (a): Mauritius, Nigeria, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Burkina Faso, Liberia - Group V (b): Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq.