Opening Remarks: 38th session of the World Heritage Committee, H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Amr, Chairperson of the Executive Board of UNESCO, Permanent Delegate of the Arab Republic of Egypt to UNESCO
“There are no "black-holes" on this planet when it comes to protecting heritage; every region – even in the most remote corner – count. You have proven this time and again. (…)We are all keenly aware of culture’s role as a motor for development. It is our responsibility to make this become a reality.”