Gustavo Araoz joined with the Director-General in underscoring the challenges of the Convention in a globalized world and the imperative for the United States of America to stay actively engaged in contributing to strengthen the Convention's implementation worldwide as a tool for cultural diplomacy but also for sustainable development and social inclusion.

UNESCO: US celebrates the 40th anniversary of UNESCO's World Heritage Convention in Washington, and pays tribute to the Honourable Russell Train | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization