HE Culture Minister Dr. Al Kuwari Meets A European Parliament Delegation

Doha, March 23 (QNA) - Doha, March 21 (QNA) - HE the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage Dr Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al Kuwari met at Bait Al Hikma (House of Wisdom ) Centre at the Ministry Headquarters here on Monday with a delegation of the European Parliament group members for Relations with the Arabian Peninsula, chaired by Ms. Angelica Nappler,on the occasion of their current visit to Qatar. The meeting was attended by a number of officials of the ministry . Talks during the meeting dealt with aspects of cooperation between qatar and the EU member states in the cultural and artistic areas and means of boosting and further enhancing such cooperation . The talks also touched on the Qatar UK 2013 which is a year-long cultural exchange programme between the State of Qatar and the United Kingdom, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations by creating lasting partnerships between institutions and individuals. Mutual recognition, understanding and appreciation of Qatari and British cultures are cultivated through over 70 entertaining and educational events throughout the year in both nations. The European Parliament delegation listened to a detailed explanation on part of HE the Culture Minister on the qatari culture scene and the complete and grand support such a sector receives on part of the wise leadership in the state plus the variety and conformity it enjoys as far as the large number of communities , having numerous global cultures , and living in qatar are concerned . Qatar UK 2013 is coordinated by the British Council and Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) with the support of Platinum Sponsors Qatargas, Shell and Vodafone. Qatar UK 2013 is a season of events to celebrate the strong relationship between Qatar and the United Kingdom, and to develop new partnerships between our organizations and institutions. The year will see increased engagement between the people of both countries in a spirit of innovation, openness and learning. Earlier today, Advisory Council Speaker HE Mohamed Bin Mubarak Al Khulaifi, and HE the Assistant Foreign Minister for International Cooperation Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Jassim Al Thani , separately met with the European Parliament's delegation and discussed bilateral relations and means of bolstering and developing them with emphasis on the parliamentary and legislative areas. (QNA)