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Published on 2024-02-11 10:08:53
Culture Minister Nevine al-Kilany recently met with the Country Director of the British Council, Mark Howard, to discuss enhancing cooperation and cultural exchange between their respective entities. Assistant culture minister Mohamed Abdel Dayem was also present at the meeting where Howard outlined the current status of their collaboration since the signing of a protocol between the ministry and the council in November. Additionally, he provided an overview of a training program aimed at supporting policymakers in the cultural and creative industries, which recently concluded with the participation of 25 trainees from the Culture Ministry and other governmental bodies.
The meeting focused on the significance of expanding cooperation over the next three years, with an emphasis on the creative economy. Both sides expressed a keen interest in boosting cooperation and cultural exchange within the coming period. Howard was particularly enthusiastic about the potential for collaboration and highlighted the executive situation of the current cooperation. He also emphasized the importance of focusing on the creative economy axis in their future endeavors.
Underpinning the discussions was the acknowledgment of the existing protocol between the ministry and the British Council, signed in November, which serves as a foundation for their collaborative efforts. The training program on supporting policymakers in the cultural and creative industries was also a key topic of conversation. The program, which recently concluded, was attended by 25 trainees from the Culture Ministry and other governmental bodies.
The meeting reflected a shared commitment to enhancing cultural exchange and collaboration between the two entities. Both sides recognized the potential for further cooperation and expressed a mutual desire to capitalize on this opportunity. The importance of activating more aspects of cooperation in the coming three years was a focal point of the discussions.
The statement from the Culture Ministry on Saturday, 10th February 2024, highlighted the positive dialogue and the mutual eagerness to strengthen their partnership. The meeting underscored the potential for further collaboration and outlined the next steps in their efforts to promote cultural exchange and cooperation.
In conclusion, the meeting between Culture Minister Nevine al-Kilany and Country Director of the British Council, Mark Howard, served as a platform to reaffirm their commitment to enhancing cooperation and cultural exchange. The strategic discussions focused on the executive situation of the current cooperation, as well as the recent training program aimed at supporting policymakers in the field of cultural and creative industries. The meeting emphasized the importance of activating more aspects of cooperation over the coming three years with a focus on the creative economy axis. Both sides expressed optimism about the potential for future collaboration. The meeting laid the groundwork for further cooperation and highlighted the shared commitment to promoting cultural exchange and cooperation within the coming period.
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