In response to the fact that the registration of the Gold Mine on Sado Island as a World Cultural Heritage site next year has become difficult due to the lack of a letter of recommendation, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Suematsu held an online meeting with Mayor Ryugo Watanabe of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, and submitted a letter of recommendation. We have confirmed that we will work together to resubmit the
The government submitted a recommendation to UNESCO in February this year with the aim of registering Niigata Prefecture's "Golden Mine on Sado Island" as a World Heritage Site, but it was pointed out that it was inadequate and registration next year will be difficult.
In response, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Suematsu visited Sado City, Niigata Prefecture on the 7th and had an online meeting with Mayor Watanabe, who is recuperating from poor physical condition.
In this, Minister Suematsu explained the process so far and said, "I would like to unite and work as an all-Japan team to resubmit the recommendation letter."
In response, Mayor Watanabe said, "Although I have the feeling that a difficult problem has arisen again, I definitely want the national, prefectural and city governments to work together to realize Sado's long-cherished wish." We have confirmed that we will work together to
Minister Suematsu, who visited the gold mine on Sado Island after the meeting, told reporters, "This time, I want to create a solid document. Even if I resign as minister due to a cabinet reshuffle, I will take over as the most important matter and properly convey the value. I want to," he said.