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H.E. Mr. Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, Ambassador/Permanent Delegate of Sri Lanka to UNESCO paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Vi...
12/08/2026

H.E. Mr. Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, Ambassador/Permanent Delegate of Sri Lanka to UNESCO paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Vishal V. Sharma, Amb/PR of India to UNESCO. He was warmly welcomed.

Discussions focused on issues within the mandate of .

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11/08/2026

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Proud to hold our nation’s Flag.

Amb/PR Shri Vishal V. Sharma, with the Team Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO, Paris.

Let's come forward and contribute our part in hoisting our Indian flag and clicking a selfie with it at https://harghartiranga.com



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Shri Vishal V. Sharma, Amb/PR of India to UNESCO, held an engaging interaction with the Varanasi Administration & the Ar...
05/08/2026

Shri Vishal V. Sharma, Amb/PR of India to UNESCO, held an engaging interaction with the Varanasi Administration & the Archaeological Survey of India on heritage, urban transformation, public policy, and India’s growing global diplomatic engagement. The meeting exemplifies that governance is strongest when ideas travel across the table before they travel into policy. It begins with local conversations and interactions.




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Field visits and interactions with local administration and the Archaeological Survey of India helps in supporting the...
05/08/2026

Field visits and interactions with local administration and the Archaeological Survey of India helps in supporting the Guidelines of the World Heritage Convention.





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Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Archaeological Survey of India
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Shri Vishal V. Sharma, Ambassador/PR of India to UNESCO, held an interaction meeting with Varanasi Administration and th...
05/08/2026

Shri Vishal V. Sharma, Ambassador/PR of India to UNESCO, held an interaction meeting with Varanasi Administration and the Archaeological Survey of India regarding the Site Management Plan of the World Heritage Site at Sarnath. During the meeting, presentations were made on the Operational Guidelines of ’s 1972 World Heritage Convention.



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Following the inscription of the Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath (Varanasi) on the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 48th...
05/08/2026

Following the inscription of the Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath (Varanasi) on the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of Korea, Shri Vishal V. Sharma, Amb/PR of India to UNESCO, visited Sarnath where he unveiled the UNESCO World Heritage plaque and interacted with officials and also saw ongoing excavations. A world-class visitors' facility at has been developed by the Archaeological Survey of India.

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H.E. Mr. Vishal V. Sharma, Amb/PR of India to UNESCO meeting with H.E. Mr. Liborio Stellino, Ambassador/PR of Italy to U...
03/08/2026

H.E. Mr. Vishal V. Sharma, Amb/PR of India to UNESCO meeting with H.E. Mr. Liborio Stellino, Ambassador/PR of Italy to
UNESCO on the sidelines of the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Busan (Republic of Korea).

“Tutto a posto” in Italian means “All is well”.

Do you know both India & Italy are leading supporters of the World Heritage Convention, 1972. 🇮🇳 🇮🇹 🇺🇳



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H.E. Mr. Vishal V. Sharma, Amb/PR of India to UNESCO, with the team from the Archeological Survey of India at the 48th s...
03/08/2026

H.E. Mr. Vishal V. Sharma, Amb/PR of India to UNESCO, with the team from the Archeological Survey of India at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee. Did you know that the
Archaeological Survey of India is India’s expert body for the 1972 Convention. It is 160 years old and has a sanctioned strength of over 8,700 people, presence in 10 countries. The ASI is a massive Organisation and is headed by its Director General.



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PRESS RELEASE “Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, Varanasi” Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List”Ministry of Externa...
27/07/2026

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“Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, Varanasi” Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List”

Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Archaeological Survey of India
DDNewsLive
Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

27/07/2026

“Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, Varanasi” becomes India’s 45th
site at and now inscribed on the List, marking India’s 45th World Heritage property.

Amb/PR of India to UNESCO, Shri Vishal V Sharma while thanking the World Heritage Centre thanked Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Culture, and the ASI. He said, “Sarnath remains a site of reflection for over 500 million Buddhists worldwide and inspires the youth to seek truth, embrace non-violence, pursue mindful living, and become responsible global citizens committed to inclusive social transformation that resonate deeply with India and UNESCO's own mission of building peace.”

India now has 45 UNESCO World Heritage properties, comprising 37 Cultural, 7 Natural and 1 Mixed site, reflecting our country’s rich and diverse heritage.

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