INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Japan’s ambassador in Kabul Takayoshi Kuromiya has announced that his country plans to host an international conference on Afghanistan’s
cultural heritage to draw the world’s attention to its preservation.Kuromiya announced this during a meeting with Atiqullah Azizi, Deputy
Minister of Information and Culture.According to the ministry’s statement, Azizi said that the historical and cultural ties between Japan
and Afghanistan unforgettable, adding that Japan has made great efforts to renovate Afghanistan’s historical monuments.He also pointed to
a number of historical sites and monuments that need urgent restoration.The Japanese envoy appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of
Information and Culture on cultural heritage, saying that if these efforts continue, the international community will assist.He emphasized
that Japan does not link cultural issues to politics and supports it in any situation.The post Japan to host international conference on
Afghanistan’s cultural heritage first appeared on Ariana News.
