The Congress was a success, as it facilitated the exchange of criteria between specialists and the possibility of sharing experiences among the various participating countries, the executive told Prensa Latina in this capital, who attended the forum held from May 3 to 5.

Likewise, he recognized the depth of the debates during the event, which included aspects such as actions for the protection and preservation of heritage and the contribution of young people in both priorities.

According to Assomo, his stay on the island deserves to be described as unforgettable, due to the intensity of the days lived.

I had the opportunity to get closer to the living and rich heritage that Cuba has and to know places of great heritage value and beauty such as the Viñales Valley, he stressed.

The director of the World Heritage Center also highlighted his meeting with the host Minister of Culture, Alpidio Alonso, in which the officials discussed the cooperation ties between the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) and the Antillean nation.

At the meeting, we discussed the importance of the declaration of the World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (Mondiacult-2022), with the recognition of culture as a public good and the leadership of Unesco in materializing issues agreed upon in Mexico.

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