Saudi Gazette report
PARIS — Saudi Minister of Tradition Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and French Minister of Tradition Rachida Dati signed an govt program for cultural cooperation between the 2 international locations throughout a gathering Thursday on the Palace of Versailles.
The assembly was held on the sidelines of the “Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra” live performance.
Discussions coated bilateral ties throughout a variety of cultural sectors, together with music, movie, heritage, museums, style, libraries, theater, performing arts, and visible arts.
One of many key initiatives underneath the settlement is the activation of the manager program between the Saudi Movie Fee and France’s Nationwide Heart for Cinema and the Shifting Picture, centered on advancing schooling and coaching in filmmaking.
The 2 ministers additionally reviewed govt packages signed throughout French President Emmanuel Macron’s go to to Saudi Arabia in December 2024, which intention to reinforce worldwide cultural change and broaden the rising partnership between Riyadh and Paris.