On April 22, in the framework of his working visit  to Paris, Minister Nalbandian met UNESCO Director General Koichiro Matsuura. UNESCO. Mr. Matsuura congratulated Edward Nalbandian on his appointment and expressed the hope that the close contacts and cooperation will be continued.

During the meeting the two discussed the Programming Document of Cooperation between Armenia and UNESCO for the years 2008-2009.

Minister Nalbandian drew the attention of Director General Matsuura to the UNESCO’s role in  protection of the Armenian historical heritage outside Armenia, expressing concern over  the fact of the deliberate destruction of the Armenian Crossstones in Azerbaijan and called to take measures against the cultural terror of the Armenian monuments in Jugha and condemn those actions.

At the end of the meeting UNESCO’s Director General asked  Minister Nalbandian to convey  his congratulations and regards to the Armenian President.