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Fund for Cultural Cooperation is being established after Bulgaria’s proposal

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The caretaker Minister of Culture Nayden Todorov participated in a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Culture of South-East Europe, which was held under the presidency of Montenegro and in cooperation with the UNESCO Regional Office

The focus of the conference in Montenegro was the topic "Culture and Art for Sustainable Development". The Ministers of Culture of South-East Europe adopted a declaration on sustainable development, which included Bulgaria's proposal to establish a Fund for Cultural Cooperation between the countries of South-East Europe and a statute for its functioning. "We strongly believe that this fund will serve as an important instrument for strengthening cultural cooperation in the region. With our joint commitment, the fund will start operating in 2026," Minister Todorov said.



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