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On the Events Dedicated to the 60th Anniversary of Belarus’ Membership in UNESCO

15 April 2014
15-04-2014

On April 15, 2014 in the UNESCO headquarters within the events dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Belarus’ membership in UNESCO the Minister of Culture of Belarus Mr.Boris Svetlov met with the UNESCO Director General Ms.Irina Bokova. Permanent Representative of Belarus to UNESCO Mr.Pavel Latushko took part in the meeting.

Ms.Irina Bokova marked the importance of the events dedicated to the anniversary of Belarus’ membership in UNESCO.

The Minister of Culture of Belarus informed on the state and prospects of Belarus-UNESCO cooperation development in the sphere of culture. Ms.Irina Bokova positively marked the attention paid by Belarus to the preservation of the material and intangible heritage. It was outlined that Belarus has good historic traditions of cooperation with UNESCO. Belarus actively uses UNESCO potential for sustainable development.

Within the meeting Mr.Boris Svetlov and Ms.Irina Bokova marked the importance of cultural sphere for sustainable development of the countries in the world.

Later on the same day the round table dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Belarus’ and Russia’s membership in UNESCO took place.

UNESCO Director General Ms.Irina Bokova in her speech stressed the substantial contribution of Belarus and Russia into the activity of one of the largest international organizations.

The opening of the photographic exhibition dedicated to the history of Belarus’ and Russia’s membership in the organization took place. The exhibition is prepared by BelTA and ITAR-TASS with the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus and Russian Foreign Ministry.

The Minister of Culture will also meet with the leadership of the Ministry of Culture of France to discuss the issues of bilateral relations development in the sphere of culture.

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