In his letter dated 25 July 2022, Jean-Yves Le Saux, Director of the Bureau of Strategic Planning at UNESCO, confirmed on behalf of the organisation’s Director General that official relations with the ‘13 Centuries of Bulgaria’ National Endowment Fund have been renewed until 2027.
The Fund is the only organisation of its kind in Bulgaria with such a status. It is awarded in accordance with the Directives concerning UNESCO’s relations with foundations and similar institutions, approved by the General Conference at its 26th session, in pursuing goals that are in conformity with UNESCO’s ideals and with the ethical principles recognised by the international community, including those proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in contributing to the achievement of UNESCO’s goals and programme, and effectively carrying out activities in a spirit of international cooperation and mutual support and of respect for cultural identity.
In keeping with UNESCO’s priorities, NEF ‘13 Centuries of Bulgaria’ will continue actively to promote culture, education, art in support of tolerance and understanding.