Türkiye has begun preparations to host the 49th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Istanbul in 2027.
Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy discussed preparations for the session with Mehmet Öcal Oğuz, president of the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO. Ersoy said the event would strengthen international cooperation on implementing the World Heritage Convention and contribute to developing new methods for protecting shared heritage.

Preparations will cover a range of areas
The preparations will address organization, transportation, infrastructure, communications and side events. Work will also be carried out to promote Türkiye's cultural heritage by leveraging the interest of the international media.
Various ministries and Turkish institutions, as well as Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO, will participate in the preparations.
The 49th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is scheduled to begin in Istanbul on June 27, 2027.
Maria Nica / Editor