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Al-Murtada meets with Ambassadors of Italy, Netherlands & European delegation on establishing Lebanese agency specialized in combating antiquities trafficking, appropriation

NNA - Caretaker Minister of Culture, Judge Muhammad Wissam al-Murtada, held a meeting today with the ambassadors of Italy and the Netherlands, Nicoletta Bombardiere and Hans Peter van der Woude, to follow up on a project to train stakeholders in Lebanon to combat illegal trafficking in cultural property.

Two military delegations from Italy and the Netherlands specialized in combating illegal trafficking in cultural property were also present, in addition to representatives from ECONEM and a representative of the European Union that is funding the project.

Al-Murtada highlighted the importance of activating the project as soon as possible, in cooperation with a number of concerned ministries, "especially since the Ministry of Culture has the main role in preserving the Lebanese archaeological heritage and a pioneering role in combating trafficking in cultural property."

He also pointed out that "this program aims to strengthen cooperation between institutions and law enforcement agencies in the European Union (LEAs) and LEA partner countries - the Internal Security Forces (ISF) and Customs, with the participation of the Directorate General of Antiquities and the Lebanese Army."

The project includes supporting the registration of looted artifacts in the Stolen Artworks Database, and training staff and officers on the use of new technologies, 3D mapping and photogrammetry while creating a database of looted cultural sites to store data collected through training workshops that allow interaction between law enforcement agencies and customs agencies. It also aims to provide guidance, exchanging best practices and integrating partner organizations into international operational activities.

 

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