RESOLUTION 1990/2
member name E90R002
11 May 1990
9th Plenary Meeting
1990/2. Revival of the Ancient Library of Alexandria
The Economic and Social Council,
Bearing in mind Articles 13, 55 and 57 of the Charter of the United Nations concerning the promotion of international co-operation in cultural and educational fields,
Affirming the vital importance of preserving the cultural heritage of societies,
Aware of the four main objectives of the World Decade for Cultural Development set out in General Assembly resolution 41/187 of 8 December 1986,
Welcoming the progress made by Member States and by international, regional, governmental and non-governmental organizations towards the development of activities within the framework of the
Decade,
Taking note of the Aswan Declaration regarding the project undertaken by the Government of Egypt aimed at the revival of the Ancient Library of Alexandria,
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