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UNESCO taps Vietnam to lead regional cultural cooperation efforts
UNESCO has highlighted Vietnam's pivotal role in advancing cultural initiatives across Asia, recognizing five decades of deepening partnership between the nation and the organization. Two Vietnamese documentary heritage collections have been added to UNESCO's regional register, underscoring the country's contributions to global cultural preservation.
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UNESCO's Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations, Lidia Brito, has commended Vietnam's sustained engagement in education, science, culture and information sectors, characterizing the five-decade partnership as increasingly substantive and dynamic.
The recognition comes as two Vietnamese documentary heritage collections have been formally inscribed on UNESCO's regional register, reinforcing Vietnam's commitment to safeguarding cultural memory and historical documentation. The additions reflect ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the nation's documentary heritage on the international stage.
According to UNESCO representatives, Vietnam has emerged as a model partner, demonstrating continuous contributions to the global cultural agenda through active participation in regional initiatives. The collaboration represents a successful framework for cultural cooperation that extends beyond traditional partnerships.
Vietnam's Deputy Foreign Minister has characterized the nation's relationship with UNESCO as a substantive and dynamic model, emphasizing the mutual benefits derived from coordinated efforts in cultural diplomacy and heritage preservation. The partnership is expected to deepen as Vietnam takes on expanded responsibilities in leading regional cultural cooperation initiatives across Southeast Asia.