A Dutch cultural delegation led by Gunay Uslu, State Secretary for Culture and Media in the Netherlands will be visiting Sri Lanka from 27th to 31st August to sign the legal document transferring the ownership of cultural artifacts.
The State Secretary is making a special visit to Sri Lanka to si
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The Netherlands and Indonesia have hailed the return of hundreds of cultural artifacts taken — sometimes by force — during colonial times as a major step forward in restitution efforts
The treasures had been looted from several Indonesia islands during the colonial period. Before the Dutch, several local kingdoms prospered. Dutch authorities hope to improve bilateral relations.