Sindh, Germany agree to deepen cultural, tourism cooperation

The Sindh government and Germany have agreed to expand cooperation in the fields of culture, heritage preservation, and tourism promotion, officials confirmed on Saturday.

📍 Key Points of Agreement

  • 🎭 Cultural Exchange: Both sides will facilitate artists’ residencies, joint exhibitions, and academic exchanges between Sindh and German institutions.

  • 🏛️ Heritage Preservation: Germany offered technical expertise for the conservation of Sindh’s historical sites, including Mohenjo Daro and Makli necropolis.

  • ✈️ Tourism Promotion: Plans to introduce joint tourism packages to attract German visitors to Sindh’s heritage and eco-tourism sites.

  • 📚 Capacity Building: Training programs for Sindh’s cultural and tourism departments in museum management, archaeological preservation, and eco-tourism practices.

🤝 Statements

  • Sindh officials said the cooperation would help highlight Sindh’s unique Indus Valley heritage globally.

  • German representatives emphasized their commitment to people-to-people ties and said Sindh has immense tourism potential.

⚠️ Context
Sindh is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Mohenjo Daro and Makli Necropolis—both facing challenges from climate change and neglect. Germany has previously assisted Pakistan in archaeology and heritage conservation projects.

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