Local Economic & Cultural Cooperation: 

Creating new opportunities for institutions, organizations, groups, festivals, and cultural activities in the Balkans to cooperate, reach new audiences through promotional opportunities, and expand their creative networks,

Preserving and promoting Balkan cultural heritage as a shared resource by embracing common elements, in coordination with competent central authorities in line with national legislation in force such as natural, built and archeological sites, landscapes, museums, monuments, artworks, historic cities, literary, musical and audiovisual works, as well as the knowledge, practices, and traditions of its people, recognizing culture as a transformative force for community regeneration and a factor that directly nurtures peaceful relations,

Promoting culture and tourism that serves to support inter-Balkan cooperation and economic activity, contributing to economic growth, employment, and social cohesion,

Establishing professional connections between cities investing in culture, sharing knowledge, and promoting cultural events that revitalise urban areas.