UNESCO's activities in the Arab States
The Arab States have seen illustrious civilizations flowering in their midst down the centuries. As a busy crossroads at which countless historic, linguistic and cultural traditions are shared, the region of the Arab States is well placed to identify joint strategies and policies in the field of culture.
The active growth of their populations means that solutions have to be found in matters of vital importance for the future not only of the region, but of the whole world.
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