Lang Son receives UNESCO Global Geopark title

- On the afternoon of June 28, the People's Committee of Lang Son province solemnly held a ceremony to receive the title of UNESCO Lang Son Global Geopark.

Art performance to welcome the ceremony to receive the title of UNESCO Global Geopark Lang Son

Attending the ceremony were Mr. Jonathan Wallace Baker, Head of UNESCO Representative Office in Vietnam; Comrade Ngo Le Van, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs , Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations; leaders of central ministries, departments, branches, Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO; representatives of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the management board of global geoparks. UNESCO in Vietnam.

Delegates attending the ceremony to receive the title of UNESCO Global Geopark Lang Son

On the side of Lang Son province, the ceremony was attended by comrades: Hoang Van Nghiem, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; Ho Tien Thieu, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Duong Xuan Huyen, Member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee; leaders of departments, branches, agencies, organizations, armed forces, districts and cities; scientists , experts, businesses and people in the province.

Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized: Being recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark Lang Son is the pride of Lang Son province, the common joy of the country, and another proof affirming the value of Vietnam's rich and diverse geological, cultural and natural heritage recognized by the world. With more than 100 geological, archaeological and cultural heritages on an area of nearly 5,000 km², the UNESCO Global Geopark Lang Son not only has geological value, but is also a convergence of many traditional cultural values, revolutionary history, majestic natural landscapes and especially the diversity and richness of indigenous culture, unique history and geology.

Comrade Ho Tien Thieu, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee spoke at the ceremony.

On behalf of the leaders of Lang Son province, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee pledged to synchronously deploy solutions to preserve and promote heritage values in accordance with UNESCO's criteria, and at the same time hoped to continue receiving attention and support from UNESCO, the Government, ministries, central branches , other provinces, domestic and foreign scientists; at the same time, actively expand cooperation with domestic and foreign geoparks to jointly build a sustainable development network, contributing to promoting the image of the country and people of Vietnam to the world.

Leaders of UNESCO in Vietnam, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Lang Son province performed the ceremony to receive the Certificate of Recognition of the UNESCO Lang Son Global Geopark Title.

In a solemn atmosphere, the leaders of UNESCO in Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Lang Son province performed the ceremony to receive the Certificate of Recognition of the UNESCO Lang Son Global Geopark Title. This is This is an important event, marking a turning point in the journey of international integration and sustainable development of Lang Son province.

Mr. Jonathan Wallace Baker, UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, spoke at the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Head of UNESCO Representative Office in Vietnam affirmed: UNESCO highly appreciates Lang Son's serious efforts and strong commitment in the journey of building and developing a global geopark . We will continue to accompany the province in preserving heritage and promoting the province's sustainable development.

Comrade Ngo Le Van, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Non-Governmental Organization Affairs, spoke at the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Ngo Le Van, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized: Lang Son UNESCO Global Geopark is a typical model where people live in harmony with nature, minimizing negative impacts, while improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable socio-economic development. Preserving and promoting the value of the title for today and tomorrow is a common task, requiring close coordination between ministries, sectors and localities.

Lang Son provincial leaders presented souvenirs to UNESCO representatives in Vietnam

Comrade Duong Xuan Huyen, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee announced the overall action plan for developing the UNESCO Lang Son Global Geopark for the period 2025 - 2030.

In the program, comrade Duong Xuan Huyen, Committee Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee announced Global Geopark Development Master Plan UNESCO Lang Son period 2025 - 2030.

Overall action plan for developing UNESCO Lang Son Global Geopark for the period 2025 - 2030 with key contents:

Review and complete the conservation and sustainable development planning for the Geopark area, traffic infrastructure connecting heritage sites, ensuring favorable conditions for visitors and researchers to access.
Strengthen research, survey, digitization, and systematization of geological, cultural, and ecological values to build a synchronous database to serve conservation and promotion.
Build and develop unique tourism products associated with local identity, combining geological - cultural - historical - culinary values.
Fully comply with UNESCO criteria, ensuring the management, conservation and development of the Geopark in accordance with the orientation of sustainable, inclusive and responsible development towards the community. Establish a mechanism to periodically monitor and evaluate the implementation of UNESCO criteria to promptly adjust and supplement appropriate policies.
Strengthen international and domestic cooperation, learn from successful global geopark models; develop appropriate support mechanisms and policies, promote active and proactive participation of the business community and social organizations.

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