The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met today with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in the Indian city of Varanasi. This meeting took place during the official visit of the Saudi Assistant Minister to India, where he represented the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the G20 Cultural Ministers’ Meeting held on the sidelines of India’s G20 Presidency in 2023.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Assistant Minister 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 also reiterated the Kingdom’s support for the cultural priorities outlined by the Indian presidency.
Furthermore, the meeting focused on strategies to strengthen cooperation and cultural exchange between the two friendly nations. Discussions encompassed the enhancement of cultural exchange and training programs across various cultural domains, including the film industry, culinary arts, organization of visual arts exhibitions, facilitation of artist residencies in both countries and sharing expertise in documenting intangible cultural heritage and preserving historical sites.
Source: Saudi Press Agency