A delegation from UNESCO, headed by a representative of the Presidency, met with the Cabinet of the President on June 28, 2026, to discuss the preservation of the natural and cultural heritage of Ohrid and the wider Ohrid region. The discussions centered on incorporating the recommendations made by the UNESCO Committee into conservation efforts for the area. During the meeting, President Gordana Sinisalova-Dakovska welcomed the attendees, noting the presence of delegates, ambassadors, and representatives from the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
The delegation was led by Kondor M. Tal, the President of the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO, representing Bangladesh. The core subject of the conversation, as relayed from the Cabinet of the President, remained the safeguarding of the natural and cultural assets inherent to Ohrid and the Ohrid region.
The dialogue aimed to align local preservation strategies with the international guidelines and recommendations provided by the UNESCO Committee. The meeting served as a formal platform to address the necessary criteria for the continued protection and management of the area’s heritage. By engaging with the international delegation, authorities sought to ensure that conservation plans for Ohrid and the surrounding region adhere to global best practices for cultural and natural site preservation.
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