The Governor of Erbil receives the Director of the UNESCO Iraq

Today, February 28, 2023, the Governor of Erbil, Omed Khoshnaw, received the Director of the United Nations Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) Iraq, Paolo Fontani, and his accompanying delegation, in the governorate office.

During the meeting, the Governor of Erbil expressed his support and appreciation for UNESCO's efforts and work in the Kurdistan Region, particularly in the fields of education and heritage protection, as well as the restoration of the ancient Erbil Citadel.

The director of the (UNESCO) Iraq stated that the UN organization prioritizes education, antiquities, and Kurdish heritage, particularly the restoration of Erbil Citadel, which is now on the list of world heritage sites.

In another aspect of the meeting, the two parties discussed the future of rehabilitating Erbil's ancient Citadel, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

It is worth mentioning that the historic Erbil Citadel was added to the list of World Heritage sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization "UNESCO" in 2014.

Since 2007, the Kurdistan Regional Government has been working to restore the historic Erbil Citadel.