Saudi Minister of Culture Meets with Chinese Ambassador to Enhance Cultural Ties
Riyadh, October 7, 2024 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, met with the Chinese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Saudi Arabia, Chang Hua, at the Ministry of Culture headquarters in Diriyah today. The meeting aimed to strengthen cultural relations between Saudi Arabia and China and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
Prince Badr welcomed Ambassador Chang Hua, congratulating him on his appointment and expressing his hope for deepened cultural exchanges between the two nations. He also thanked China for choosing Saudi Arabia as the guest of honor at the Beijing International Book Fair held last June, highlighting the cultural significance of the honor.
Reflecting on his visit to China in March, Prince Badr praised the accomplishments of their cultural engagement, particularly the signing of a memorandum of understanding for cultural cooperation between the Saudi Ministry of Culture and the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism. This agreement laid the foundation for joint initiatives to promote shared cultural heritage, exchange knowledge, and foster mutual understanding between Saudi Arabia and China.
The meeting underscores the commitment of both nations to nurturing strong cultural ties and building on recent accomplishments to enhance bilateral relations.