Speaking at the opening session, Dr. Pham Quang Ngoc, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ninh Binh province, said that the conference was a valuable opportunity for Ninh Binh to welcome and receive valuable knowledge from experts and researchers both domestically and internationally.
In addition, Dr. Pham Quang Ngoc also suggested that experts and scholars focus on several important issues such as: honoring, promoting, and disseminating the values of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex associated with sustainable tourism development, creating a foundation for Ninh Binh to build Hoa Lu city into a Millennium Heritage City; accurately assessing, affirming the role, and providing appropriate planning directions and solutions for the conservation and promotion of the heritage's value in building Ninh Binh into a Millennium Heritage City in the future…
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Dr. Pham Quang Ngoc, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ninh Binh province, speaks at the opening session. (Photo: Vu Tuan) |
Also at the opening session, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Thanh Binh stated that Ninh Binh has become a model in promoting the protection and enhancement of UNESCO heritage values and cooperating with UNESCO. Deputy Minister Pham Thanh Binh said that the World Heritage status has brought many positive results in Ninh Binh's economic development, and affirmed that these achievements are due to the open-minded governance and foresight of the Ninh Binh provincial government and people, the guidance and support of ministries and agencies, including the active collaboration of the Vietnam National UNESCO Committee.
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Thanh Binh speaks at the workshop. (Photo: Vu Tuan) |
Jonathan Baker, Head of UNESCO's Representative Office in Vietnam, stated that UNESCO strongly encourages Vietnam's focus on the sustainable protection of World Heritage sites. He believes that Trang An's current vision is fully aligned with UNESCO's core mission of promoting cultural understanding, peace, and sustainable development through heritage conservation. UNESCO acknowledges and welcomes the spirit of cooperation and foresight that has paved the way for Trang An's remarkable achievements.
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Jonathan Baker, Head of UNESCO's Representative Office in Vietnam, affirmed his pride and commitment to supporting Trang An now and in the future. (Photo: Vu Tuan) |
Speaking at the workshop, Dr. Paul Dighwall, an international consultant, congratulated Vietnam in general and Ninh Binh province in particular for successfully managing the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex over the past 10 years. He also stated that the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is a gift from Vietnam to the people of the world and that everyone should cherish this heritage.
The workshop included thematic sessions such as: A decade of Trang An World Heritage - a journey of creation, preservation, and promotion of its value; Connecting Trang An Heritage City with UNESCO Heritage Cities; Planning for the preservation and promotion of Trang An World Heritage site towards a Millennium Heritage City.
The results obtained at this workshop are of great significance for Ninh Binh to continue building and developing the locality according to the Ninh Binh provincial planning for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, which was recently approved by the Prime Minister.
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