The Secretary General of the Council of Europe participated in UNESCO's Mondiacult2022 Conference, which took place in Mexico from 28-30 September, 40 years after the first meeting.

The Secretary General stressed the Council of Europe's commitment to contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through culture and cultural heritage. She highlighted the work results achieved over the years by the Council of Europe regarding the drawing up of relevant instruments, such as the recent Recommendation by the Committee of Ministers to member States on the role of culture, cultural heritage and landscape in helping to address global challenges.