Hanoi, Oct. 1 -- The Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity, held in Hanoi and Ninh Binh province from September 27-October 1, is a showcase of Vietnam-UNESCO cooperation as the two sides mark 50 years of bilateral ties, said Le Thi Hong Van, Director General of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Cultural Diplomacy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Secretary-General of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO.

Milestone of Vietnam - UNESCO cooperation

Vietnam co-hosted the dialogue at the request of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, which sees the country as a model of cooperation among a state party, UNESCO and its advisory bodies on heritage conservation and promotion. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel is among ...