Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam vow to maintain cultural connectivity

(KPL) Ministers of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) have vowed in a declaration to maintain cultural connectivity among member countries of CLMV at the end of a roundtable held in Nay Pyi Taw last week.
According to the Sunday’s Nay Pyi Taw Declaration-2010, the CLMV countries called for preservation of cultural heritage in the member countries, prevention against illegal trading of cultural heritage through borders, establishment of sister cities among the member countries and promotion of tourism industry.Taking part in the roundtable were Cambodian Minister of Culture and Arts Him Chhem, Laotian Minister of Culture and Information Mounkeo Oraboun, Myanmar Minister of Culture Major- General Khin Aung Myint and Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh representing respective countries.
The meeting was aimed at strengthening friendship among CLMV countries, uplifting good neighboring spirit, ensuring cooperation among member countries, holding culture exchange, enhancing cultural preservation and boosting tourism sector through cultural cooperation.
The ministerial roundtable followed a coordination meeting of CLMV senior officials in Myanmar’s ancient city of Bagan on last Wednesday.

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