Türkiye will host the 49th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Istanbul in 2027 after its bid was unanimously approved during the committee's 48th session in Busan, South Korea, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
In a statement, the ministry said the 49th session is scheduled to take place in Istanbul from June 27 to July 7, 2027.
The ministry said Türkiye will continue contributing to international cooperation aimed at protecting cultural and natural heritage recognized as the common heritage of humanity.
At the same session, Türkiye's permanent delegate to UNESCO, Ambassador Mustafa Yurdakul, assumed the chairmanship of the 49th session.
Meanwhile, sources said hosting the session and taking on the committee's presidency will further strengthen Türkiye's active role within UNESCO and enhance its visibility in the field of cultural diplomacy, while also providing an important opportunity to promote the country's rich cultural and natural heritage internationally.
