Minister of Culture and Tourism Ersoy Evaluated the Preparations for the 49th World Heritage Committee Meeting

Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy evaluated the preparations for the 49th World Heritage Committee Meeting to be held in Istanbul in 2027. The meeting will make significant contributions to the promotion of Türkiye's cultural heritage. Minister Ersoy requested that the preparations be started without delay. Stating that the infrastructure needed for the meeting can be created, Ersoy requested that the conditions to be communicated from the UNESCO World Heritage Center be examined and the needs be clearly stated.

Minister Ersoy requested that the interest of the international press in the meeting be used to explain Turkey's cultural heritage to the world. The meeting will not consist only of committee sessions. In addition to the opening and closing ceremonies, the preparation program will also include various activities for the participants, such as music concerts, field and museum visits, and opera and ballet performances.

Within the scope of the 49th World Heritage Committee Meeting; It is also planned to organize the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum and the World Heritage Site Managers Forum.