Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has departed for France to participate in the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. The session is scheduled to take place in Paris.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Pandey is set to present a proposal to include Tilaurakot, the historical site in Kapilvastu, in the World Heritage Site list. This initiative aims to secure international recognition for Tilaurakot’s cultural and historical significance.
Secretary of the Tourism Ministry, Hari Prasad Mainali, along with other high-ranking officials, bid farewell to Minister Pandey at Tribhuvan International Airport. The visit is anticipated to be a significant step towards enhancing the global profile of Tilaurakot.
The World Heritage Committee comprises 21 member countries, including India, Qatar, Japan, and Korea, among others from Asia. A majority vote is necessary to approve the inscription of new sites into the World Heritage list.