Jordanian Minister of Culture Mustafa Rawashdah discussed, today Sunday, with Lebanese Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh, aspects of cultural cooperation between Jordan and Lebanon and ways to develop it, in a way that enhances cultural relations between the two brotherly countries.
The meeting took place at the Royal Cultural Center, in the presence of the Lebanese Ambassador to the Kingdom, Brigitte Tawk, where the two sides discussed developing the cultural memorandum of understanding between the two countries, expanding the fields of cooperation to include the film industry and cultural industries, in addition to enhancing cultural and artistic exchange.
The two sides also discussed Lebanon's participation in the Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts and the Amman International Book Fair in their next sessions, which contributes to expanding the Lebanese cultural presence in Jordan and enhancing communication between creators and intellectuals in the two countries.
Rowashdah emphasized the importance of developing Jordanian-Lebanese cultural cooperation and benefiting from the potential and expertise available in both countries, especially in the fields of cultural and creative industries and cinema, which opens new horizons for partnership and cultural exchange.
He praised the Lebanese cultural and civilizational heritage, affirming that Lebanon represents a prominent landmark in the journey of Arab enlightenment, due to its deep-rooted civilizational history, cultural diversity, and established contributions to the Arab cultural scene.
For his part, Salameh emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural cooperation with Jordan and activating joint programs and projects that support cultural and artistic movement and enhance the presence of the two countries in the Arab cultural scene.
