Cambodian Minister of Culture Discusses Preah Vihear Temple Protection with UNESCO Deputy Director-General
Cambodia's Minister of Culture and Fine Arts met with UNESCO's Deputy Director-General for Culture in Busan, South Korea, during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee. The Minister praised the expert report on Preah Vihear Temple and expressed Cambodia's interest in hosting the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. UNESCO pledged continued support for the temple's protection and cultural mediation to ease tensions.
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