World Heritage Decision About Preah Vihear

Press Release From The World Heritage Committee About Preah Vihear

Brasilia, 29 July 2010 – Members of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee meeting in Brasilia, today adopted a decision supported by both Cambodia and Thailand concerning the World Heritage site of Preah Vihear.

The decision, submitted by the World Heritage Committee Chairperson and Brazilian Minister of Culture Juca Ferreira and supported by the delegations of Cambodia and Thailand, welcomed steps taken by Cambodia towards the establishment of an International Coordinating Committee for the sustainable conservation of the Temple of Preah Vihear.

The decision also took note that UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre had received documents submitted by Cambodia, which would be considered by the Committee at its 35th session in 2011.

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