Cambodia and UNESCO Deepen Cooperation on Heritage Preservation and Sustainable Development
Cambodia's Minister of Culture and Fine Arts and the Director-General of UNESCO reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in heritage preservation and sustainable development. Emphasis was placed on linking heritage conservation with the development of sustainable cultural tourism.
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