Yerevan expects UNESCO to take steps to protect Nagorno-Karabakh`s  historical heritage  

ArmInfo.On July 10, Aram Hakobyan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to  UNESCO, presented his credentials to Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO.

As reported by the press service of the RA MFA, during a private  conversation following the ceremony, the interlocutors discussed  prospects for expanding cooperation between UNESCO and Armenia, as  well as a number of issues related to the priorities of the  organization. The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia  confirmed his readiness to make continuous efforts to implement the  commitments undertaken by Armenia within the framework of its  membership in the UNESCO Executive Board and the implementation of  the program priorities of the Organization.

Touching upon the initiatives implemented by UNESCO in the direction  of protecting cultural heritage, the Permanent Representative of the  Republic of Armenia drew the attention of the Director General to the  threats to the historical and cultural heritage of Nagorno-Karabakh  and emphasized the importance of the expected active steps by UNESCO  in addressing them. UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay  congratulated the Permanent Representative of Armenia on taking  office, wishing him success in the implementation of his responsible  mission.