Decision 45 COM 10D.1

Progress report on the implementation of the Action Plans for the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the other regions (Asia and the Pacific)

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC/23/45.COM/10D,
2. Recalling Decision 43 COM 10A.1 and 44 COM 10C.3 adopted at its 43rd (Baku, 2019) and extended 44th (Fuzhou/online 2021) session respectively,
3. Welcomes the progress made in the follow-up of the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Asia and the Pacific;
4. Thanks the Governments of China, Japan, the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea as well as the European Union for their contributions towards supporting follow-up activities to the Second Cycle of Periodic Reporting in the region of Asia and the Pacific;
5. Takes note of the progress made on the Silk Roads nomination process, initiated by the Asian States Parties in collaboration with the World Heritage Centre, and commends the fruitful international cooperation between the national institutions of various States Parties in the region;
6. Welcomes the progress made in finalizing Retrospective Statements of Outstanding Universal Value in Asia and the Pacific and reminds States Parties that have not yet done so to submit Retrospective Statements of Outstanding Universal Value by 1 February 2024, as well as clarifications of boundaries by 1 December 2023 at the latest, for review by the Advisory Bodies and consideration at the upcoming sessions of the Committee.