Ministry Of Culture Strengthens Cultural Ties With China-Arab Cooperation Program

The Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia and the China-Arab Cultural and Tourism Cooperation Research Center have signed an executive program to enhance cultural collaboration. This agreement aligns with the 2025 Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year, aiming to boost joint cultural efforts between Saudi Arabia and China.

In a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture's headquarters in Diriyah, Dr. Maha Abdullah Alsenan, Deputy Minister for Research and Cultural Heritage Affairs, signed on behalf of Saudi Arabia. Cheng Wei, Vice President of Beijing International Studies University, represented China.

The program focuses on collaborative research projects to improve cultural research quality. Both nations will work together to identify and compile cultural content from national archives. This initiative aims to enrich the understanding of each country's cultural heritage.

Additionally, the program supports joint conferences and encourages mutual visits between cultural researchers from both countries. These exchanges aim to address common cultural issues and foster deeper understanding.

The executive program facilitates research exchanges by supporting visits from Saudi researchers to Chinese institutions and vice versa. It also provides specialists in cultural fields and offers consultative support through a research fellowship program.

This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which emphasizes international cultural exchange as a key objective. The program extends activities related to the 2025 Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year, strengthening ties between the two nations.

Commitment to Cultural Growth

The Ministry of Culture's commitment reflects its dedication to promoting international cultural exchange. This effort is crucial for consolidating relations with China across various development fields, particularly culture, which has seen significant growth recently.

This collaboration underscores the importance of cultural diplomacy in fostering strong bilateral relations. By enhancing mutual understanding through shared cultural initiatives, both countries aim to build a lasting partnership.

With inputs from SPA