🇪🇺 The EU welcomes the #G20 Declaration on Culture, adopted today under the chairmanship of South Africa, the first African country to hold a G20 Presidency. 🇿🇦 Culture is what connects us: our stories, our creativity, our heritage. We are proud to stand with our global partners to: 🎭 Protect and restore cultural heritage 💡 Support artists and creative industries in the digital age 🌱 Link culture with social and economic progress 🌾 Preserve traditional and indigenous knowledge Culture plays a vital role in building more inclusive societies, fostering dialogue and sustaining peace, both locally and internationally.