Manama: Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), participated in the International Conference of Culture Ministers on the Reconstruction of Palestine's Cultural Sector, held in Spain. The conference was organised by the ministries of culture of the State of Palestine and the Kingdom of Spain, gathering culture ministers, senior officials, representatives of international and regional organisations, and delegations focused on cultural affairs.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the conference featured discussion sessions on the Palestinian cultural sector and priorities for its reconstruction. Participants emphasized the importance of strengthening the Palestinian national identity and supporting efforts to preserve Palestine's cultural heritage. The discussions aimed at safeguarding its historical and humanitarian components while enhancing the standing of Palestinian culture at both local and international levels.
On the sidelines of the conference, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed met with Imad Al Din Hamdan, Minister of Culture of Palestine, to discuss ways to enhance cultural cooperation between the two countries. They explored the exchange of expertise and experience in heritage protection and cultural reconstruction in Palestine.
Additionally, Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed held talks with Ernest Urtasun, Minister of Culture of Spain. The meeting focused on reviewing methods to strengthen cultural cooperation between Bahrain and Spain, supporting both countries' aspirations to develop and expand joint cultural programmes.