Turkey to host UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Istanbul next year

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee on Tuesday chose Turkey to host next year's 49th session in Istanbul, organizers said. The decision was made during the 48th session being held in the southeastern South Korean city of Busan. The 49th session is scheduled to run from June 27 to July 7, 2027, in Istanbul, according to the Turkish delegation. The country will also take the chair next year by custom, while Armenia, Grenada, Vietnam, Tanzania and Kuwait were elected as vice-chairs. Turkey previous

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will the 49th session be held?

The 49th session will take place from June 27 to July 7, 2027.

Where is the 49th session being hosted?

It will be hosted in Istanbul, Turkey.

Who will chair the committee next year?

Turkey will take the chair next year by custom.

Which countries were elected as vice-chairs?

Armenia, Grenada, Vietnam, Tanzania, and Kuwait were elected as vice-chairs.