Ukraine becomes member of UNESCO World Heritage Committee – Culture Ministry
Ukraine was first elected to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee during the 24th session of the General Assembly of the countries party to the Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, reports the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy.
“This is a historic event for Ukraine and an important step in the development and protection of the cultural and natural heritage of Ukraine. We thank the countries participating in the Convention for their joint decision in support of Ukraine. Now it is more important than ever to unite to protect our cultural heritage,” the press service quote acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy Rostyslav Karandeev.
It is noted that the election of Ukraine to the World Heritage Committee opens up new opportunities for active participation in the implementation of the Convention, in particular, to make decisions on the use of the World Heritage Fund and the inclusion of sites on the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger.
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