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New Chairman of National UNESCO Commission named
VGP – Standing Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu has been appointed as new Chairman of the Viet Nam National UNESCO Commission, replacing his predecessor Ha Kim Ngoc.
Standing Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Vu, Chairman of the Viet Nam National UNESCO Commission
Founded in 1977, the Commission is an advisory body to the Prime Minister on Viet Nam's directions, policies, programs, and operation plans within the framework of cooperation with UNESCO.
It is tasked to assist the Prime Minister in coordinating ministries, agencies and local administrations in UNESCO-related matters
The Commission consists of five sub-commissions on education, culture, information, natural science, and social science. It has also specialized sub-commissions and a secretariat.
At present, Viet Nam holds significant positions in six governance mechanisms of UNESCO.
The Southeast Asian country has 70 UNESCO-recognized heritages, which have contributed to preserving traditional cultural values and promoting sustainable development in local communities./.