Irina Bokova said the reopening of the museum is a powerful symbol of the commitment of Tunisia to stand unified before the threat of terrorism. The Director-General expressed her deep determination for UNESCO to support in every way the people and Government of Tunisia to safeguard its unique cultural heritage and to counter the forces of fragmentation and violent extremism. The President thanked the Director-General for this commitment, at a time of when the demand for education, culture, the sciences, communication and information have never been so important.