MCIP will cooperate with specialized global organizations for the preservation of cultural heritage

According to the Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, Oleksandr Tkachenko, international experience, not only in terms of drawing attention to the situation with the cultural heritage of Ukraine but also the application of the expertise of international specialists, the digitalization of this sphere and its security, the creation of joint projects and the exchange of experience, is extremely important and required here and now.

Ukrainian and international experts agreed on the following:

• involvement of experts and training topics for Ukrainian specialists;
• development of a professional network in support of cultural heritage;
• financial support of projects;
• damage documentation support.

“Our main role and our values are to protect and preserve. We want to be united around cultural heritage. Because we believe that we are stronger if we all work together. Global challenges require global cooperation,” emphasized Teresa Patricio, President of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).