Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:17pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday India Global
India and the US signed their first-ever 'Cultural Property Agreement' to prevent and curb the illicit trafficking of antiquities. Signed by India's Culture Secretary Govind Mohan and US Ambassador Eric Garcetti, the agreement aligns with the 1970 UNESCO Convention. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat hailed it as a step toward preserving India’s cultural heritage. The agreement follows year-long bilateral discussions and aims to make repatriation of artefacts faster and smoother. This historic deal underscores the importance of cultural heritage in India’s foreign policy.
