Cairo: Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hanno met with Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation and ways to enhance the partnership between the two countries. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the 24th session of the Conference of Ministers Responsible for Cultural Affairs in the Arab World.
According to State Information Service Egypt, during the meeting, Hanno praised the strong historical and cultural ties between Egypt and Morocco, noting that these ties embody the fraternal bonds between their two peoples. He affirmed the political leadership’s commitment to support cultural cooperation with Morocco as part of efforts to protect the shared Arab identity. Hanno also stressed the importance of launching joint cultural projects and programs aimed at achieving sustainable development and supporting creativity and enlightened thought.
For his part, the Moroccan minister expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s pioneering
cultural role, emphasizing Morocco’s commitment to supporting joint Arab action and enhancing cooperation among Arab nations. He praised the distinguished cultural relations between the two countries and highlighted Egypt’s outstanding position in the Arab cultural scene due to its rich heritage and intellectual legacy.
During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen cultural cooperation through the exchange of cultural and artistic events, supporting creators, and launching joint initiatives. These initiatives aim to foster closer relations between the two brotherly peoples. The Moroccan minister asserted his country’s keenness to strengthen cooperation in a way that serves shared Arab cultural issues and supports creativity and cultural diversity in the Arab world.
Both sides stressed that their meeting came within the framework of efforts to enhance Arab cultural integration and continue to develop the shared cultural landscape. This collaboration reflects the Arab identity and strengthens th
e cultural presence of Arab countries on the international stage.