Paris – The Italian Minister of Heritage, Cultural Activities and Tourism Dario Franceschini will speak today at the General Conference of UNESCO in Paris. His goal is to illustrate the Italian proposal to set up mechanisms for the use of the so-called “Blue Berets” when it comes to protecting culture. The proposal was put forth resolution co-signed by 53 countries and adopted by acclamation on October 19 by the UNESCO Executive Council. (9Colonne)
