Slovakia Has Been UNESCO Member for 33 Years, MFA Accents Country's Reputation

Bratislava, 9 February (TASR) - Slovakia has been a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for 33 years, Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar (Smer-SD) stated on the occasion of the anniversary of Slovakia's accession to UNESCO, highlighting the reputation that the country has built up, TASR was told by the ministry's communications department. "Thanks to its broad mandate, UNESCO influences almost all of us in various areas, from education to the protection of human rights and cultural heritage," said Blanar, emphasising that Slovakia is a respected partner within the organisation. "Membership of UNESCO has also brought Slovakia several significant entries on the organisation's prestigious lists and programmes, including eight sites on the World Heritage List, nine elements on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, four biosphere reserves, and one geopark. These entries protect values of universal significance, support sustainable regional development, and raise awareness of the cultural and natural diversity of the Slovak Republic," noted the ministry. am