RIYADH: Deputy Culture Minister Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez on Monday stressed the importance of joint cultural cooperation among Gulf Cooperation Council countries in a bid to speed up the recovery of cultural sectors and innovation from the repercussions of the coronavirus disease pandemic.
He highlighted Saudi Arabia’s keenness to enhance joint international cooperation at the 25th meeting of GCC culture ministers on behalf Culture Minister Prince Badr bin
Farhan. The meeting was held virtually under the presidency of Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa, president of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, and with participation of GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf.
The deputy minister conveyed Prince Badr bin Farhan’s appreciation for Bahrain’s efforts to enhance cultural cooperation between GCC countries during its presidency of the current session.
The meeting discussed joint issues and prospects of cultural activities in GCC countries. Participants also discussed relevant subjects included in the final communique and AlUla Declaration, issued by the supreme council at its 41st session on Jan. 5 in AlUla.
Attendants also discussed several aspects related to the cultural sector in GCC countries and their efforts in dealing with COVID-19 and its repercussions on the cultural sector.
Talks covered the cultural strategic developments for the GCC for the 2020-2030 period, and efforts exerted to speed up their implementation.
The deputy minister expressed Saudi Arabia’s aspirations to receive the presidency of next year’s session, and host the coming ministerial meeting.
Saudi deputy culture minister joins GCC meeting
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Saudi deputy culture minister joins GCC meeting
Saudi Arabia condemns ‘cowardly’ Iranian attacks on Azerbaijan, Turkiye
- Kingdom expresses solidarity with both countries, affirming their right to protect citizens, airspace, territorial integrity
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Thursday the Iranian attacks on Turkish and Azerbaijani territories amid increased regional tensions.
“These cowardly attempts against the two countries, and Iran’s repetition of its blatant behavior toward the countries of the region, reveal a hostile approach that cannot be justified under any circumstances,” the ministry statement read.
The ministry warned that such actions violate international law, norms, and principles of good neighborliness, and also escalated tensions in the region.
Saudi Arabia expressed solidarity with Turkiye and Azerbaijan, affirming their right to protect their citizens, airspace, security, and territorial integrity, and appreciated their efforts to maintain regional stability, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
On Thursday, Azerbaijan accused Iran of launching a drone attack that targeted the Nakhchivan region, striking an airport and injuring two civilians.
Turkish authorities announced that NATO air defenses intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile on Wednesday as it approached the country’s airspace.
