6 June 2022


Official announcement of the XVIth World Congress of the Organization of World Heritage Cities & Signature of recognition agreement

Quebec, Canada

On June 2, Ms. Nadine Girault, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Mr. Bruno Marchand, Mayor of Quebec and Mr. Mikhaël De Thyse, Secretary General of the Organization of World Heritage Cities held a press conference for the official announcement of the XVIth World Congress of the Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC) to “Improve the quality of life in World Heritage Cities” (Quebec from September 6 to 9).

The day was doubly memorable for the OWHC by the signing by Minister Girault and Mr. De Thyse of a recognition agreement between the Government of Quebec and the OWHC which opens up prospects for enhanced cooperation.