Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed Saudi Arabia’s
delegation to the 7th St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum as one
of the main guest countries attending the annual event.
The delegation was headed by Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin
Abdullah bin Farhan, who posted a selfie with Putin on his Twitter
account.
“We responded to the invitation from our friends in Russia to
participate in the St. Petersburg cultural forum, and it was an
opportunity to meet with officials to promote cultural cooperation,” the
post said. The forum, which ran from Nov. 15-17, was held under the
theme “Culture as a Strategic Potential of the Country,” was attended by
visitors from 101 countries.
Opening the forum, the Russian president expressed hope that the event
would develop fruitful dialogue between society and the state.
Putin said the forum gives others a chance to get to know Russia more
closely, stressed that “what distinguishes his country is the diversity
of languages and traditions.”
During the visit the Saudi minister held talks with the Russian president on the sidelines of the event.
He also met his Italian counterpart, Alberto Bonisoli, on the sidelines
of the forum to discuss areas of joint cooperation between the two
countries and means of enhancing Saudi-Italian cultural relations.
“I was delighted to meet with the Italian Minister of Culture and we
have many opportunities for a future of strong cooperation between the
two countries,” Prince Badr tweeted. Bonisoli said that culture is “a
means of communication” for politics, even when serious international
crises occur.
“If there are problems between two or more countries, according to their
positions, culture is still a way to convey the messages of
partnerships, communities, politicians, and sometimes to promote
fundamental values,” he added.
The St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum annually attracts
thousands of experts in the field of culture from all over the world.
Stars of theater, opera and ballet, renowned directors and musicians,
public figures, representatives of and academic communities, all attend
the event.
The year’s program includes 14 pavilions, including museums, circuses,
theaters, cinema, literature, tourism, folklore and popular culture.''
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