Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia

09/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2024 02:57

Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum

Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum

25 September, 2024

Following the Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum on the margins of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly a Joint Press Statement was adopted with participation of Armenia, China, Greece and Peru. The statement emphasizes:
"Emphasized that the unlawful destruction of cultural heritage, and the looting and smuggling of cultural property, including religious sites and artifacts, in the event of armed conflicts and the attempts to deny historical roots, cultural identity, and cultural diversity in this context can fuel and exacerbate conflict, thereby undermining the security, stability, governance, social, economic and cultural development of affected States and realization of human rights, in particular cultural rights.
Underscored the need to strengthen the cooperation aimed at protecting and promoting the historical and cultural heritage of their peoples, as the common legacy of the whole mankind.
Stressed that the preservation of the cultural heritage of ancient civilizations plays an important role in advancing tolerance, and non-discrimination, combating hate speech and xenophobia, and building just, peaceful, and inclusive societies."
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