Palestine to participate in World Heritage Committee conference in New Delhi

DN Bureau

The Committee conference will be held in New Delhi from 21st to 31st July at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition and Convention Center. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dr Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer Charge d'Affaires a.i.
Dr Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer Charge d'Affaires a.i.


New Delhi:  A High-level Palestinian delegation will participate in the 46th Inter-Governmental  Committee For The Protection Of The World Cultural And Natural Heritage UNESCO, announced Dr Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer Charge d'Affaires a.i. and Media Advisor of Embassy of Palestine, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

The Committee conference will be held in New Delhi from 21st  to 31st July at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition and Convention Center (IECC).  

Dr Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer Charge d'Affaires a.i.

 

The Palestinian delegation will include the Ambassador of Palestine to UNESCO HE Monir Anastas, Ambassador of Palestine to India HE Adnan Abu Al-hayjaa, Dr Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer connsellor political and media, MR  Ahmed Rajoub Director General of heritage at the Palestinian Ministry of tourism in Ramallah, and Mrs Hanan Najjajrah Ministry of tourism in Ramallah. 

Dr Abu Jazer said that the Palestinian Delegation will seek the World Heritage Committee, UNESCO to support the inclusion of Tell Umm Amer site - the monastery of St Hilarion in the Gaza Strip on the list of World Heritage.

Dr Abu Jazer further said that we request host country India to provide support to the Palestinian step. He added that India’s support for the inclusion of this site will be appreciated as it would  enhance the Palestinians capabilities in protecting important heritage and historical sites. 
    










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