via Vietnam Net, 24 July 2024: UNESCO has approved Vietnam’s proposals for preserving and developing the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. This decision, made during the 46th World Heritage Committee session in New Delhi, acknowledges Vietnam’s efforts and commitments since the site was listed as a world heritage site in 2010. The approval facilitates the restoration of Kinh Thien Palace and highlights Vietnam’s exemplary cooperation with UNESCO.
Chairman of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) Vishal V. Sharma on July 24 approved a decision to officially give consent to Vietnam’s proposals on the orientation and vision for researching, preserving, and developing the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.
The move was made at the WHC’s ongoing 46th session in New Delhi, India.
The WHC recognised and highly valued Vietnam’s achievements during the realisation of all commitments by the Vietnamese Government since the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was listed as a world heritage site in 2010.
The approval of the dossier on the preservation and promotion of the site’s values is expected to pave the way for the restoration of the space and main hall of Kinh Thien Palace, a primary relic there.
Source: Dossier on imperial citadel preservation gets UNESCO committee’s approval
