Saudi Arabia and Britain signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cultural cooperation between the two countries on various levels.
The two countries also agreed to exchange experiences for joint strategic projects and coordinate on systems, regulations and policies concerned with culture.
Saudi culture minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and his British counterpart Nadine Dorries signed the agreement in Riyadh on Monday.
The signing event was attended by the General Supervisor of Cultural Affairs and International Relations at the Ministry Rakan Al-Tawq.
According to the MoU, Saudi Arabia and the UK agreed to strengthen cooperation and cultural exchange with regards to museums, films, theater, performing arts, music, literature, publishing, translation, visual arts, architecture, design, and libraries.
It also highlighted developing cooperation to preserve Saudi heritage, facilitating communication procedures between the cultural authorities in the two countries, enhancing participation in cultural festivals and artistic residency programs between government and private institutions, exchanging visits of official delegations and experts, and holding capacity building programs and joint cultural seminars.
Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan showed his British counterpart Nadine Dorries around the Diriyah Biennale – held in Diriyah, capital of Arab Culture 2030 – displaying works of over 60 artists from Saudi Arabia and the world.
The British host explored the creative artworks showcasing social transformation in the kingdom. The MoU comes to expand the special friendly ties between Saudi Arabia and Britain, mainly in the field of heritage and culture through diverse programs and joint initiatives.
