Qatar presents QNV 2030's cultural pillar in Arab League meeting
CAIRO: The Ministry of Culture has participated in an Arab League meeting to follow up on the implementation of the cultural goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
The gathering was held at the Arab League's General Secretariat in Cairo, coinciding with the celebrations of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (May 21 annually).
Culture and Arts Director Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Dulaimi, who represented Qatar in the meeting, told Qatar News Agency the agenda included a discussion of the cultural dimension of the Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) - an aspect aiming to establish cultural projects that cement Qatar as a regional and international cultural contributor. These projects include the Katara Cultural Village Foundation and other initiatives that boost creative cultural industry.
He added that the discussion of Qatar's vision was part of a review of Arab countries' cultural experiences and strategies within the framework of each country's national vision. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and benefit from them in this field, stressing that monitoring the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Plan's goals in the field of culture is a crucial matter within this Arab context.
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