MoIC, UNESCO Sign MoU to Protect Bamyan’s Cultural, Historical Sites

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on preservation of cultural landscapes and archeological remains of Bamyan was signed here late on Tuesday between the Ministry of Information and Culture and UNESCO office in Kabul, Bakhtar Information Agency reported yesterday.

Based on the MoU, Bamyan’s archaeological and cultural sites that have been included in list of World Heritage in danger by UNESCO, will be restored and protected, so that to be removed from the list.

Acting Minister of Information and Culture, Mohammad Taher Zuhair said that as soon as practical works on the project begin, it will benefit both sides. According to him, the project is for three years and is funded by Japan. The acting minister stressed that a delegation is required to go to Bamyan to facilitate the implementation of the project.

UNESCO’s cultural in charge, Philippe Delangheas, as quoted by the agency, said that the MoU included the protection of Bamyan Buddhist caves, the protection of movable artifacts, the prevention of illegal excavations and the establishment of a national World Heritage Education Center in Bamyan.

Thursday, November 12, 2020
Kabul (BNA)