Prepare well the conditions for implementing the Law on Cultural Heritage according to decentralization.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong signed Official Dispatch No. 2895/BVHTTDL-DSVH to the People's Committees of Thanh Hoa, Hue and Ninh Binh provinces and cities on strengthening the management, protection and promotion of the value of historical - cultural relics and scenic spots.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism requests localities to comply with the provisions of the law on cultural heritage and international treaties in the UNESCO Conventions that Vietnam has signed related to world cultural and natural heritage. At the same time, strictly implement the Law on Cultural Heritage and documents guiding its implementation....

Historical and architectural relics of the Hue Imperial Citadel architectural complex.

Along with that, review all the inventoried and classified relics in the area, ensure that there are organizations and representatives directly responsible for managing, protecting and looking after the relics. The relic management apparatus must ensure effectiveness and efficiency to perform well the task of protecting the relics, not allowing the situation of relics without or unclear direct responsible person, slow in detecting and handling when the relic infringement incident occurs, in case of exceeding authority, report to the Provincial People's Committee for consideration and handling.

Localities review, supplement and complete scientific records of relics, and promulgate regulations on management, protection and promotion of the value of historical-cultural relics and scenic spots under their jurisdiction. These clearly define regulations on the protection of relics, artifacts and cultural landscapes of relics, along with the effective assignment of specific protection responsibilities to organizations and individuals.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism also requested to organize reviews, draw lessons, clarify the responsibilities of relevant organizations and individuals, and prevent similar cases of relic encroachment; direct the strengthening of management, security and safety of relics and artifacts belonging to relics as well as relic management in the area; proactively develop plans to prevent, detect early and be ready to prevent and handle acts of encroachment and vandalism. At the same time, promote propaganda and education to raise awareness and awareness of relic protection in the community.

From July 1, 2025, the 2024 Law on Cultural Heritage will take effect, in which Clause 4, Article 90 clearly stipulates the responsibility of the Provincial People's Committee for State management of cultural heritage. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recommends that localities need to prepare well the conditions (finance, human resources, database...) to ensure State management activities according to decentralization and delegation of authority to protect and promote the value of cultural heritage in general and relics in particular.

Along with that, organize propaganda, dissemination and training for officials working in management of sectors and fields under the scope of the Law on Cultural Heritage of localities, people and businesses on new provisions of the Law and documents detailing the implementation of the Law.

Previously, the Government Office issued Official Dispatch No. 4729/VPCP-KGVX dated May 28, 2025 announcing the Conclusion of Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh on grasping information, promptly having appropriate solutions according to authority, ensuring effective management, protection and promotion of the value of heritages and relics nationwide.

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