Armenia’s minister of culture receives Syrian counterpart

Armenia’s Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan received on Tuesday her Syrian counterpart Issam Khalil.

Ms Poghosyan highlighted his report at a roundtable discussion on cultural heritage as a factor of human unification and spiritual communication.

Ms Poghosyan proposed expanding bilateral cooperation within UNESCO conventions. Armenia is concerned over the destruction of cultural heritage by the Islamic State in Syria. Not taking timely preventive measures could set a precedent.

Ms Poghosyan assured Mr Issam Khalil that Armenia is taking all necessary measures to prevent illegal import and export of cultural values during military clashes.

For his part, Mr Issam Khalil voiced his concern over the destruction of cultural values in Syria.