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* * Celebrating San Marino, ICCROM’s 139th Member State *
27 November 2025, Rome – ICCROM is proud to welcome the Republic of San Marino as its 139th Member State. This milestone extends ICCROM’s global reach and reinforces its mandate to advance the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage worldwide. San Marino’s membership brings renewed momentum to ICCROM’s efforts to support Member States in protecting heritage in all its forms and ensuring its lasting value for future generations. 
“ICCROM’s Director General, Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and H.E. Ambassador Daniela Rotondaro.”
A formal ceremony marking this important step was held at the Embassy of San Marino in Rome, where a Letter of Intent was signed by ICCROM’s Director General, Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and H.E. Ambassador Daniela Rotondaro, at the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Political Affairs, International Economic Cooperation and Digital Transition, Luca Beccari. The Letter of Intent reflects the shared commitment to foster strategic cooperation that strengthens cultural heritage conservation and protection, leveraging on the catalytic effect of capacity-building and exchange of knowledge at expert, institutional and policy-maker levels.
[ * “San Marino’s membership will not only promote and strengthen the awareness of the rich cultural heritage of San Marino but will also enable us to showcase San Marino as a unique example where coordination and effective inter-disciplinarity among local and national institutions can lead to greater impact on the ground. remarked ICCROM’s Director-General, Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral.  “By working together, we can help ensure that San Marino’s heritage remains vibrant, community-centred, and a living expression of identity and social cohesion. Investing in capacity-building to support local cultural practices is essential not only for protecting traditions but also for fostering a sense of belonging while leaving a legacy for generations to come.” *
San Marino’s membership opens the door to a vibrant, strategic partnership built around shared priorities. This cooperation will support ICCROM’s global mission in capacity–building, heritage stewardship, and innovative approaches that benefit all Member States. Together, ICCROM and San Marino reaffirm a shared vision – that cultural heritage is central to long-term and sustainable development for our people and our planet – for present and future generations. 
[ Welcome, San Marino, to ICCROM! 
“ICCROM’s Director General, Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Political Affairs, International Economic Cooperation and Digital Transition, Luca Beccari.”
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Camilla Ravetto
ICCROM Communications
* ICCROM * is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the conservation of cultural heritage. ICCROM aims at improving the quality of conservation practice as well as raising awareness about the importance of preserving cultural heritage. It serves the international community as represented by its Member States. ICCROM contributes to preserving cultural heritage in the world today and for the future through five main areas of activity: training, information, research, cooperation and advocacy. 
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