Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has created waves with her stint in the American drama series "Quantico", says she is honoured to serve as UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador.

The actress took to Twitter to express her joy. She wrote, "Can't believe it's been 10 years! Honoured to now serve as UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador along with this amazing group For Every Child."

The former beauty queen, who will be seen making her international debut with the film "Baywatch" shared a photograph of herself along with football star David Beckham and actress Millie Bobby Brown on Instagram.

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The Bajirao Mastani actress thanked Beckham and Brown for introducing her to the Unicef global family. "Thank you David Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown for inducting me into the UNICEF global family. Always delighted to meet like minded people who believe that there is humanity left in us after all," she wrote alongside the image.

Can’t believe it’s been 10 years!Honored to now serve as @UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador along with this amazing group #ForEveryChild pic.twitter.com/9WRIoIg8sQ — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) December 13, 2016

Thank you davidbeckham and milliebbrown for inducting me into the unicef global family. Always… https://t.co/6fP8HfZRJG — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) December 13, 2016

Soon after, Twitter exploded with wishes for the lady and credited her for changing the world in a better way and being a source of inspiration for millions across the globe.

Our world is a better place because of @priyankachopra. She has a heart of gold and she is changing the world. #UNICEFGlobalAmbassadorPC — Vote for Priyanka! (@XO_PCStyle) December 13, 2016

One more jewel added to the crown 👑 @priyankachopra #UNICEFGlobalAmbassadorPC — Bansh Kishor Author (@BanshKishor) December 13, 2016

I have no word for this lady. She is such an inspiration and reason to be proud of.. #UnicefGlobalAmbassadorPC @priyankachopra pic.twitter.com/Ml5UtBw6xq — POOJA :)) (@pc_myprincess) December 13, 2016

The world is a much better place with people like @priyankachopra in it 🙌🏼 #UNICEFGlobalAmbassadorPC pic.twitter.com/OZsYmKKqKu — VOTE | PRIYANKA PCA (@StacySuperDuper) December 13, 2016

Little girls all over the world this is the woman you should look up to. She's my inspiration.#UNICEFGlobalAmbassadorPC pic.twitter.com/0gocYaqBcR — Vote for Priyanka! (@XO_PCStyle) December 13, 2016

She's such an inspiration,her each nd every word is so impactful 🔥 #UNICEFGlobalAmbassadorPC pic.twitter.com/LW6VRkBM5e — ShraYanka ✨ (@PC_ShraddhiieFC) December 13, 2016

With input from IANS.