via China Daily, 25 April 2023: A number of Southeast Asian countries are now part of the China-led Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia.
More countries have joined a key Asian framework on collaborative protection of cultural heritage across the continent, echoing a widely recognized initiative to promote dialogue among various civilizations.
Azerbaijan, Myanmar and Sri Lanka became the new member states of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia, or the ACHA, during its council meeting on Monday, which was hosted by China in Xi’an, capital of Shaanxi province. Bangladesh, Singapore, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam became the ACHA’s observer states.
The alliance now has 13 member states and five observers.
Source: More states join key Asian alliance, pledge to protect cultural heritage – Chinadaily.com.cn