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The Print
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
EAM Jaishankar meets Bhutan Foreign Minister on sidelines of WAVES summit 2025
In a post on X, he said, 'Good to meet Foreign Minister of Bhutan D N Dhungyel today on the sidelines of #WAVES2025.' Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Bhutan Foreign Minister DN Dhungyel on the sidelines of WAVES 2025. Jaishankar also met Egypt's Culture Minister Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano. 'Pleased to meet Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano of Egypt today on the sidelines of WAVES 2025,' he said. Pleased to meet Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano of Egypt today on the sidelines of #WAVES2025. 🇮🇳 🇪🇬 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 2, 2025 Jaishankar on Friday emphasised the significance of pluralism and cultural dimension in global change at the WAVES 2025 Global Media Dialogue. He noted that the world is intrinsically diverse and that colonialism and big power dominance have suppressed this diversity. He highlighted the strong cultural dimension of global change and the need to give voice to traditions and heritage. Jaishankar stressed the importance of balancing technology and tradition to build a better future. 'We have a microcosm of the global community at WAVES. Content creators, policy makers, actors, writers, producers, visual artists, and others. And the lively conversations and the intense networking we seek to promote are supplemented by exhibitions, innovation pavilions, creativity bazaars and technology kiosks. However, this conversation at the beginning of day two holds a special significance because we are discussing the contours of the emerging environment as policy makers,' he said. WAVES 2025 is India's first-of-its-kind international summit dedicated to the audio-visual and entertainment sectors. It brings together over 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300 companies, and 350 startups, creating a powerful cross-sectoral network. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Egypt Independent
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Culture Minister: Major Egypt-UAE joint cultural projects underway
Egyptian Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hano on Saturday 26/4/2025 said that Egypt and the UAE are working together on three major cultural project that will represent a milestone in the cultural field. In an interview with MENA on the sidelines of the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF 2025), the minister hailed the key role of Sharjah in supporting the Arab culture, under its Ruler Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi. Hano affirmed that his participation in the opening of the SCRF reflects Egypt's appreciation for the UAE's significant efforts in the field of culture, especially its continuous support for the Egyptian cultural sector. 'Qasimi is an exceptional idol of culture and knowledge in the Arab world, who, over the past decades, has made great contributions in various cultural fields, through developing the cultural infrastructure and supporting Egypt's cultural institutions and events,' Hano said. The Ministry of culture has a plan to enhance cultural activity in the various governorates, alongside supporting the Egyptian presence in Arab cultural forums and events, Hano said. He highlighted cultural activities by the ministry in several countries, including the UAE, Morocco, Tunisia, Bahrain, Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 'We are working on promoting the Egyptian culture across the Arab world and enhancing its regional presence, in order to represent the Egyptian cultural identity as a mirror of the values of creativity, knowledge, and identity,' the minister said. The General Authority for Cultural Palaces has been taking steady steps towards becoming an integral part of the Egyptian cultural fabric, Hano said. He announced plans to relaunch the children's book fair in Egypt's International Exhibition Center as an independent event targeting children and providing a cultural and entertainment experience for them to discover their talents. The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival offers a wide range of activities and events for all ages, including creative workshops, interactive shows, and discussion panels.
