(October 7th 2016) Italy stands to protect and enhance Myanmar’s beauty, tradition, culture and history. A University of Florence sustainable tourism project, to confirm our contry’s commitment in support of Burmese cultural heritage. ” the development of sustainable tourism is for Italy a primary reference for protection and enhancement of Burma ‘s cultural heritage – declares Pier Giorgio Aliberti Ambassador in Yangon, and added: – the plan presented by University of Florence is a fundamental starting point in this direction, in particular for North Myanmar’s tourism development. ” Aliberti spoke at the launch of “Sustainable destination plan for the ancient cities of upper Myanmar”, project realized by University of Florence and of Mandalay in collaboration with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, and the Burmese ministries of Tourism, Planning and Finance, and Culture. The initiative aims to promote Mandalay area sustainable tourism development, in a broader project of cooperation between the two countries aimed at preserving and enhancing Burma’s cultural heritage. (Red)
