(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 2. Parliaments have agreat responsibility for protecting cultural heritage, SecretaryGeneral of the International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) SitaraAyaz said, Trend reports.
She made the remark during a panel discussion on "The role andbest practices of the legislature in the protection of culturalheritage" within the framework of the 6th World Forum onIntercultural Dialogue in Baku.
According to her, due to wars, natural disasters, and otherfactors, the cultures of the world are facing threats.
“Cultural heritage cannot be protected by laws alone. For this,stakeholders, including government agencies, civil societyorganizations, and local communities, must fulfill the taskassigned to them.
Azerbaijan has had a rich cultural heritage for centuries, andthe country is doing important work to preserve it. At the sametime, I thank Azerbaijan for creating such a platform,” theofficial added.
To note, the second day of the 6th World Forum on InterculturalDialogue is being held in Baku.
A total of 700 guests from around the globe are convening forthe forum centered on the theme "Dialogue for Peace and GlobalSecurity: Cooperation and Interconnectivity."
Among the diverse participants hailing from over 100 nations,ministerial figures and representatives from the culturalministries of 60 countries, along with 28 internationalorganizations, will be in attendance. The agenda includes 10 paneldiscussions and four plenary sessions.
This significant event, organized by the Ministry of Culture ofAzerbaijan, is a collaborative effort with esteemed internationalbodies such as the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations(UNAOC), UNESCO, ICESCO, and the UN World Tourism Organization.
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