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Opening of the Exhibition "Bulgarian Monuments under the Protection of UNESCO" in Tunisia

22/11/21

 

On November 19, 2021, Ambassador Veselin Djankov opened the thematic exhibition "Bulgarian Monuments under the Protection of UNESCO" at the Youth Center for Culture and Sports - Canteen in Tunisia. The exhibition was organized jointly with the State Institute for Culture under the Minister of Foreign Affairs and with the support of the National Commission of Bulgaria for UNESCO.

In his speech, Ambassador Djankov pointed out that the exhibition was organized in the context of celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the Tunisian Republic, the 75th anniversary of UNESCO and 65 years of Bulgaria's accession to the organization. The exposition gives the Tunisian audience the opportunity to get acquainted with the richness of the Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage and nature.

The guest of the event was the Director General for International Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture of Tunisia, Ms. Feika Lauani. In her greeting, on behalf of the Minister of Culture, she praised the efforts of the Embassy and the State Institute for Culture for the development of cooperation in the field of culture between Bulgaria and Tunisia.

The event was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps and the Bulgarian community in Tunisia.

The exhibition will be open until November 28, 2021.