ISLAMABAD, Sep 27 (APP): Pakistan and Qatar pledged to further enhance bilateral cultural ties during a meeting between Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah and Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrehman bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani on the sidelines of the 12th Conference of the Culture Ministers of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) of OIC held in Doha, Qatar.
The two ministers discussed ways to promote cultural cooperation between their countries, including through joint exhibitions, cultural exchanges, and training programs. They also agreed to work together to protect and promote Islamic cultural heritage.
Minister Shah thanked Minister Al Thani for Qatar’s hospitality and expressed his hope that the two countries would continue to strengthen their cultural ties in the years to come.
The ICESCO conference is a major gathering of culture ministers from around the Islamic world. It provides a platform for ministers to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Islamic culture and to develop strategies for promoting cultural cooperation and dialogue.
Jamal Shah underscored that Pakistan attached importance to its longstanding and brotherly ties with Qatar that were based on common interests and shared values.
They emphasized the importance of advancing negotiations on the proposed Pakistan and Qatar cultural exchanges.
The federal minister also interacted with media along with Qatari Counterpart.
In his speech during two days conference, Jamal Shah focused on helping Palestine and Kashmir. It was stressed that in order to help their cause and struggle, ICESCO should create special opportunities for their craftsmen, musicians, writers and film makers where they can showcase their works with Islamic countries & rest of the world to represent aspirations of their people.
The Minister also met with DG ICESCO and Culture Minister of Palestine and focused on cultural exchanges & strengthening relations.
Jamal Shah also met with Iranian and Somalian counterparts and discussed areas of cooperation and the need for increasing cultural exchanges and strengthening relations.
Federal Minister of National Heritage and Culture of Pakistan Jamal Shah participated in the 12th Conference of Ministers of Culture in the Islamic world on 25-26 September held in Doha.
