International conference "Cultural Crossroads" dedicated to  UNESCO  Convention on  Protection and  Promotion of  Diversity of Cultural Expressions to take place in  Yerevan

ArmInfo.The international conference "Cultural Crossroads" dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion  of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions will be held in Yerevan from November 27 to 28.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, Science,  Culture, and Sport, delegations from more than ten countries, as well  as representatives of UNESCO and other international organizations,  will arrive in Yerevan to participate in the conference. Following  the official opening, a plenary session on the "UNESCO Convention on  the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural  Expressions:  Achievements and Prospects after 20 Years" will be held  at the Mesrop Mashtots Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts  (Matenadaran). The conference program also features plenary  discussions on creative industries, the diversity of cultural  expressions in the digital age, and other topics.

According to the source, a memorandum of understanding will be signed  between the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of  the Republic of Armenia and the Swedish Grants Committee.