A nation is known, recognized and distinguished among the world nations by certain characteristic features. The highest and the greatest of these features is culture.

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Ministry of Culture Represented 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session in New Delhi

The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, regarded as one of the most important events of UNESCO, is held in New Delhi, the capital of India, from July 21-31 this year.

A delegation led by Deputy Minister Saadat Yusifova represents the Ministry of Culture at the event. During the official opening ceremony of the session on July 21, speeches were delivered by the Director-General of UNESCO, the Prime Minister of India, and other senior officials.

The agenda of the meeting, adopted on July 22, included the Secretariat's report, reports from the Advisory Bodies ICOMOS, IUCN, ICCROM, and the Regional Centers, as well as discussions on the Committee's budget and the Strategy for Cultural Heritage Capacity Building. Ambassador Elman Abdullayev, Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to UNESCO, delivered Azerbaijan's national statement during the discussions, outlining the actions planned at COP29 to support Azerbaijan's cultural heritage, restore cities and historical monuments deliberately destroyed during the Armenian occupation, and protect cultural heritage from the effects of climate change. Discussions according to the agenda will continue in the coming days.

As part of the visit, Deputy Minister S. Yusifova met with her UAE counterpart Mubarak al-Nakhi on July 22. The successful development of cultural cooperation between the two countries and the intensification of contacts over the past year were highlighted during the meeting. Mr. Al Nakhi mentioned that he had attended the opening of "Shusha Capital of Islamic Culture 2024", the Khari Bulbul Festival, and had been fascinated by Shusha. The meeting also covered future plans for joint activities to continue the cultural initiatives started during COP28 in Dubai last year.

The Deputy Minister also met her Australian counterpart, Ms. Rachel Perry, on the same day. They discussed cooperation on international platforms for the protection of cultural heritage, the exchange and promotion of best practices, and effective mechanisms to protect against the effects of climate change on cultural heritage. The other party was given general information about the cultural events and new initiatives planned in our country as part of COP29.

The delegation of the Republic of Azerbaijan participating in the 46th session consists of members from the Permanent Mission to UNESCO, the National Commission for UNESCO, ICOMOS Azerbaijan, and the “Icherisheher” State Historical-Architectural Reserve Administration.

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