Vietnam is always an active, trusted partner, and supporter of UNESCO, making substantive contributions as a member of key executive agencies, including the World Heritage Committee, said Party General Secretary To Lam. At a reception for Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director of the World Heritage Centre under UNESCO in Hanoi on May 20, the Party chief highlighted UNESCO’s role as the “intellectual home of humanity” in promoting multilateralism, maintaining peace and security, and advancing sustainable development in the world.

Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo praised Vietnam as a trustworthy and responsive partner that takes UNESCO’s recommendations seriously and implements them effectively.

The Hanoi government always supports and creates favorable conditions for heritage conservation activities, affirmed Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh while hosting a reception for visiting Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo on March 27.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on March 27 for Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo, who is paying a visit to Vietnam.