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Saudi Arabia, India Discuss Strategies to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in Varanasi. SPA
The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in Varanasi. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, India Discuss Strategies to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in Varanasi. SPA
The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in Varanasi. SPA

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, has met with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in the Indian city of Varanasi.

The meeting took place on Saturday during the official visit of the Saudi Assistant Minister to India, where he represented the Kingdom at the G20 Cultural Ministers' Meeting.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Al-Touq expressed his gratitude to the Indian Minister for the warm hospitality and commended India's exceptional leadership during its G20 presidency this year. He acknowledged India's dedication to advancing the cultural agenda throughout its term.

Al-Touq reiterated the Kingdom's support for the cultural priorities outlined by the Indian presidency.

The meeting focused on strategies to strengthen cooperation and cultural exchange between the two countries. Discussions dealt with the enhancement of cultural exchange and training programs across various cultural domains, including the film industry, culinary arts, organization of visual arts exhibitions, helping with the residencies of artists in both countries and sharing expertise in documenting intangible cultural heritage and preserving historical sites.

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Arab Week at UNESCO Strengthens Saudi Arabia's Position in Cultural Dialogue

The UNESCO logo is seen during the opening of the 39th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization at their headquarters in Paris, France, Oct. 30, 2017. Reuters
The UNESCO logo is seen during the opening of the 39th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization at their headquarters in Paris, France, Oct. 30, 2017. Reuters
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Arab Week at UNESCO Strengthens Saudi Arabia's Position in Cultural Dialogue

The UNESCO logo is seen during the opening of the 39th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization at their headquarters in Paris, France, Oct. 30, 2017. Reuters
The UNESCO logo is seen during the opening of the 39th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization at their headquarters in Paris, France, Oct. 30, 2017. Reuters

The Arab Week will open on Monday at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris.

The event plays a significant role in advancing Arab and international cultural and civilizational efforts, contributing to the progress of education, culture, and science at regional and global levels.

This is the first time in over half a century that Arab countries have organized an Arab Week at UNESCO. The event is spearheaded by the Saudi National Committee for Education, Culture and Science, which reinforces the Kingdom's position in regard to cultural dialogue and coexistence.

The event celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Arab world through literature and arts. It also provides opportunities for intercultural dialogue, with all Arab countries showcasing the richness and diversity of Arab culture and civilization, promoting intercultural understanding, and contributing to cultural development.
Arab Week at UNESCO features 22 spaces dedicated to Arab countries, each showcasing different aspects of the Arab culture. Seven seminars will focus on topics such as Arabic language, Arabic calligraphy, Arabic literature, AI, education, fine arts, intangible cultural heritage, and world heritage.

The Arab Week will also be an occasion to display activities such as musical performances, handicrafts, Arab fashion, and Arab cuisine. Attendees will also have the chance to explore a cultural exhibition, an Arabic calligraphy exhibition, a photography exhibition of heritage sites in the Arab world, and an exhibition of Arab cultural products.

The committee's work aims to represent the Kingdom in regional and international organizations concerned with education, culture, communication, and information. It focuses on preparing and providing support for cooperation with international and non-profit organizations, building communication bridges, and leveraging all capabilities to foster initiatives that enhance cultural dialogue between Arab countries and the rest of the world. This effort culminates in the significant initiative of Arab Week at UNESCO, which has received the support and endorsement of the Arab countries, and which will highlight their historical diversity and cultural pluralism, as well as their values rooted in a rich cultural and civilizational heritage.