Initiative to protect Sacred City of Anuradhapura

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that UNESCO’s initiative to protect the historic Sacred City of Anuradhapura should be appreciated and emphasized that Anuradhapura is not only a Sri Lankan heritage but a universal value.

The prime minister made these remarks while addressing the International Expert Conference on “An Integrated and Sustainable Approach to Safeguarding the World Heritage Property of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka,” which was convened at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

The summit, representing the partnership between UNESCO and Sri Lanka, brought together international experts in discussing sustainable strategies for conserving Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage site with significant cultural and historical value, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.