Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud met French Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin in Paris on Monday, and they agreed on accelerating cooperation and cultural exchange, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The announcement was part of his visit to France to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries, and to participate in the 41st session of the general conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The Saudi minister praised the strong and strategic relations between the Kingdom and France.
He congratulated the French minister for the nomination of Audrey Azoulay for another term as director general of UNESCO for 2021-2025.
He further discussed ways to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries including in heritage, exchange programs and the Historic Jeddah Revival Project, in addition to research and capabilities development.
