TIRANA, July 24 /ATA/ Albania participated in the 48th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, Republic of Korea.
The important global forum on the protection and management of world heritage brought together more than 3,000 delegates and experts from 196 countries, who discussed policies and measures aimed at preserving cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value.
The Albanian delegation highlighted the progress made in safeguarding and managing the country’s world heritage sites.
For Butrint National Park, the committee welcomed the newly developed technical and strategic documents, the enhanced engagement with the local community, and Albania’s commitment to ensuring sustainable management practices aligned with UNESCO standards.
Recognition was also given to the work carried out for the Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër, with the committee acknowledging progress in advancing the Integrated Management Plan, strengthening institutional coordination, and implementing measures to ensure the long-term preservation of these sites of outstanding importance.
The presentation also focused on the Ohrid Lake Region. Albania outlined the concrete measures undertaken to protect this transboundary heritage site, including the designation of the Lin Peninsula as an Urban Architectural Ensemble along with its protected area, the strengthening of the legal framework for safeguarding cultural and natural heritage, and close cooperation with North Macedonia and UNESCO to ensure the coordinated management of this shared asset.
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