The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has the role of advising the Minister on reporting and when discussing issues of heritage with other International heritage organisations. It also has a number of direct commitments with regional and international institutions in relation to the conservation and promotion of Malta’s cultural heritage on an international basis. It liaises with UNESCO, the Council of Europe and the European Union. The Superintendence also participates in European and Euro-Med programmes, both on a bi-lateral and a multi-lateral basis.