Switzerland donates 45,000 francs to protect underwater cultural heritage The decision of the Swiss Confederation to support the 2001 Convention is timely as we prepare to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Convention, said UNESCO s Assistant Director-General for Culture, Ernesto Ottone R. UNESCO | Updated: 12-01-2021 10:07 IST | Created: 12-01-2021 10:07 IST
The Swiss Confederation is the first State Party to the Convention to make a financial contribution to the Fund. Image Credit: ANI
The Federal Office of Culture of the Swiss Confederation has decided to support UNESCO to protect underwater cultural heritage by making a voluntary financial contribution of 45,000 Swiss francs (USD 51,195).