# Syria and Germany open UNESCO conference on education and culture

> The two-day Damascus meeting covers education, research and cultural heritage.

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- Section: Education
- Country: Syria
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:49:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-20T15:49:37+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-13
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The Syrian and German National Commissions for UNESCO opened a two-day conference in Damascus on October 13. Discussions covered school curricula, vocational and higher education, scientific research, adult learning and cultural heritage.

Organizers said the meeting was intended to develop cooperation and possible joint projects. Syrian and German officials described areas for collaboration, but the report does not announce a signed bilateral agreement or funded project.

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| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | UNESCO conference opens in Damascus | A two-day education, research and heritage conference opened on October 13. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)](<https://sana.sy/en/education/2350332/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-20; Published: 2026-10-13)

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