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Historic Pact Signed to Protect Cultural Treasures

7/1/2025

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In a groundbreaking move, Swiss Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider and Ivorian Culture Minister Françoise Remarck have forged a historic agreement to protect cultural treasures. This pact not only regulates the legal import of cultural property but also paves the way for repatriating stolen artifacts, fostering a vibrant exchange and collaboration in preserving their rich heritage.

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In a groundbreaking move, Swiss Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider and Ivorian Culture Minister Françoise Remarck have forged a historic agreement to protect cultural treasures. This pact not only regulates the legal import of cultural property but also paves the way for repatriating stolen artifacts, fostering a vibrant exchange and collaboration in preserving their rich heritage.