Speaking at the plenary session of the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan, Deputy Foreign Minister Ngo Le Van outlined three priorities for strengthening global heritage protection.
He called for increased international cooperation and capacity building for member states, particularly developing countries; science-based conservation that balances preservation with development and places local communities at the center; and closer coordination among relevant conventions and programs, together with responsible use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in heritage conservation.
Mr. Van, who also serves as Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, announced that Vietnam will host the Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity in Hanoi from September 27 to 30.
The 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is being held in Busan from July 19 to 29. On the sidelines of the session, the Vietnamese delegation attended a roadshow in Busan showcasing the culture, tourism, cuisine and traditional craft villages of Hue, organized by the Hue municipal People’s Committee.
