India – US Signed Cultural Property Agreement

July 27, 2024

India and the US signed a deal on cultural property on July 26, 2024. The goal was to make it easier for them to work together to protect cultural heritage. Both countries have made a larger promise to return stolen artifacts and stop the illegal trade of cultural property, which includes this deal.

Purpose of the Agreement

The main goals of the Cultural Property Agreement between the United States and India are twofold:

Justice: It makes sure that culture items that belong to India are returned to the country.
Cultural Exchange: It helps people around the world understand Indian culture and shows how important it is to human history.

Signatories and Background

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who is Minister of Culture, was there when U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti and Indian Union Culture Secretary Govind Mohan signed the deal. It was signed after experts from both countries worked together to negotiate for almost two years.

International Framework

This deal is in line with the UNESCO Convention of 1970, which is meant to stop the illegal sending and receiving of cultural property. The U.S. has 29 bilateral agreements on cultural property, which show that it wants to protect cultural assets around the world.

Statements of Commitment

Ambassador Garcetti stressed how important this deal is for fairness and cultural understanding. He said again that the US was committed to saving cultural heritage around the world and making Indian culture more well-known. The Cultural Property Agreement between the United States and India is a big step toward working together to stop the illegal trade of cultural items. It also protects and honors cultural history for future generations.

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