Greece: Cultural Heritage Seminar in Montenegro

Greece is providing technical assistance to Montenegro for the protection and preservation of cultural heritage. Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni attended the first seminar on protection and conservation techniques held in Cetinje.

Tamara Vujović, the Montenegrin Minister of Culture, welcomed the Greek delegation and emphasized Greece's contribution to the protection of cultural heritage. Lina Mendoni stated that Greece strongly supports Montenegro's efforts to protect its archaeological sites, monuments and museums.

A team of conservators, led by Maria Mertzani, will remain in Cetinje to teach conservation techniques to students and conduct studies and conservation work on icons. Of particular importance is the Our Lady of Philermos icon, which is exhibited in the National Museum of Montenegro.

In addition, the two ministers agreed to sign a bilateral agreement for student internships and joint archaeological programs. Tamara Vujović expressed her support for the reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures in Athens.

Lina Mendoni also visited the city of Nikšić, the Cultural Capital of Europe for 2030, and the historic Cetinje Monastery.