Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between world heritage institute of training and research - Asia and Pacific (Shanghai) (WHITR-AP, Shanghai) and ICCROM, which will establish a framework of cooperation between ICCROM and WHITR-AP (Shanghai) among training activities to be carried out at WHITR-AP(Shanghai) for the Asia and Pacific region.

Ms. Kris Endresen, Director of NWHF, sent a letter to WHITR-AP (Shanghai) and expressed to develop a close relationship and further cooperation with WHITR-AP (Shanghai).

French Ministry of Culture and Communication, French Architecture and Heritage City, Tongji University and UNESCO World Heritage Institute of Training and Research - Asia and Pacific (Shanghai) signed the cooperation agreement for joint efforts in cultural heritage conservation. The agreement is valid for three years since 9th Dec. 2007.