Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving its cultural and historical landmarks during the ongoing 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, which is taking place from July 7 to 17, 2025, in Paris.
Addressing the distinguished gathering, Ghana's Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, outlined Ghana's active engagement with global heritage institutions and highlighted ongoing national efforts to safeguard its heritage assets.
Taking the floor for the first time during this session, Gomashie extended gratitude to UNESCO and partner organizations-including ICCROM, ICOMOS, and IUCN, for their continuous support in protecting Ghana's World Heritage Sites, particularly the historic Forts and Castles of Ghana.
The Minister acknowledged a recent Reactive Monitoring mission to the Forts and Castles and affirmed the new government's full dedication to implementing recommendations from past assessments. "We are committed to ensuring that the Forts and Castles World Heritage Property are properly conserved and protected," she said.
