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Prime Minister attends UNESCO conference in Paris on Anuradhapura’s heritage conservation

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April 01, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya is currently on an official visit to Paris to attend a high-level international conference focused on preserving the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of immense cultural and historical significance.

The event, titled “An Integrated and Sustainable Approach to Safeguarding the World Heritage Property of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura and Associated Living Heritage,” is being hosted at UNESCO Headquarters today (April 01), with the participation of UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and leading international experts.

Organised in collaboration with Sri Lanka, the conference aims to develop a comprehensive conservation strategy that balances heritage preservation with sustainable development.

As part of her visit, Dr Amarasuriya will also hold bilateral discussions with senior officials of the French government to strengthen cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties between the two nations.

These engagements are expected to explore collaborative initiatives in heritage conservation, education, and sustainable development.

Accompanying the Prime Minister is a delegation including Dr Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs.

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