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Serbia continues to insist on protection of world cultural heritage

Belgrade/Paris, 12 November 2021

Prime Minister Ana Brnabic stated in Paris today that Serbia is proud of UNESCO heritage and that it will continue to insist on the protection of world cultural and natural heritage through its list of world heritage at risk as this is crucial for the protection of heritage of Serbia itself, especially of Kosovo and Metohija.

Speaking at a ceremony marking the 75^th anniversary of UNESCO, Brnabic underlined that Serbia is and will remain consistent in the promotion of depolitisation of this agency of the UN, and that it remains committed to linking UN member states through engagement of younger generations.

We are hoping that by the time we get to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of UNESCO, we will have even more to be thankful for as friends and partners, the Prime Minister stated.

She voiced hope that Permanent Representative of Serbia to UNESCO Ambassador Tamara Rastovac Siamashvili will be elected chairwoman of the UNESCO Executive Board, so as to be able to continue to advocate improvement of cooperation in the field of education, culture and science over the next two years.

I consider our country one of the bravest promoters of the principles of respect for national sovereignty, non-interference in countries’ internal affairs, and especially of promoting solidarity between developed and developing countries, Brnabic pointed out.

She said that UNESCO was among the few organisations that quickly found innovative ways to maintain work on improving cooperation, adhering to all principles of international law, contained in the UN Charter and the UNESCO Constitution, to which Serbia is deeply committed.

The Prime Minister also referred to the gathering of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Belgrade. She stated that she is glad to see many friends from there at this ceremony in Paris, who attended the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade, which further enhanced multilateralism and mutual understanding and support in difficult circumstances.

The Prime Minister also recalled the goals for which UNESCO had been founded and noted that the members of this organisation now, more than ever, should dedicate themselves to strengthening dialogue among states and cultures, in order to build a more peaceful and sustainable global society.

She added that in the times when COVID-19 changes people’s lives, UNESCO adjusted to such circumstances.

The organisation continued its dedicated and important work, connecting UN member states in the field of education, culture and science. Both the direction and the leadership of Director General Audrey Azula gave special contribution to the organisation, Brnabic stated.