Hanoi seeks cooperation with int’l experts in preserving Thang Long Imperial Citadel

via Vietnam Plus, 08 September 2022: A recent conference on the Thang Long Citadel.

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh had a meeting on September 7 with an international delegation attending the conference on the 20-year restoration and promotion of Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

The delegation was led by Marie-Laure Lavenir, Director General of the International Council for the Preservation of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) – an independence advisory agency for the UNESCO.

Thanh highlighted Vietnam’s commitments to the UNESCO in preserving heritage, saying that from now to 2025, the city will focus on three major tasks of strengthening archaeological work; displaying artifacts related to Thang Long Imperial Citadel; and restoring tourist areas.

He expressed his hope that the conference will contribute to the restoration, preservation and promotion of values of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, helping promoting the unique cultural values of Thang Long-Hanoi and Vietnam among international friends.

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