Kuwait's Ambassador to Dushanbe Meets with Tajikistan's Minister of Culture to Enhance Bilateral Cultural Cooperation

Kuwait City, August 20 (KUNA) – Kuwait’s Ambassador to Dushanbe, Mohammed Al-Amiri, held talks today, Thursday, with Tajikistan’s Minister of Culture, Mulkhabo K. Starian, to explore ways to enhance and develop cultural cooperation between the two countries across various fields.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following the meeting, Ambassador Al-Amiri said the discussions covered the trajectory of cultural relations between the two nations and several topics of mutual interest at both bilateral and multilateral levels, as well as prospects for expanding cooperation in cultural and artistic domains.

He added that the meeting addressed the exchange of delegations and the organization of joint cultural and artistic events and programs, aimed at promoting awareness of the history, heritage, and culture of both countries and strengthening communication and rapprochement between their peoples.

The ambassador noted that both sides reviewed the experience of “Tajik Cultural Days,” held in Kuwait from November 11 to 14, 2024, and its contribution to showcasing Tajikistan’s heritage, arts, and national culture, as well as supporting cultural exchange between the two countries.

He pointed out that the discussions also covered cooperation in the field of crafts and traditional industries, highlighting the participation of Tajik artisans in the Second Global Crafts Forum hosted by Kuwait in 2026. He emphasized the importance of such participation in exchanging expertise and experiences, promoting awareness of craft heritage, and supporting creative industries.

Ambassador Al-Amiri stated that the meeting also touched upon areas of education, academic exchange, joint research, and the implementation of cultural programs, as well as cooperation in media, culture, and youth affairs, building on discussions held in October 2024 regarding the enhancement of cooperation in television, radio, culture, and youth.

Both sides affirmed the importance of continuing to develop cultural, artistic, and tourism cooperation, and launching joint initiatives and events to consolidate bilateral relations and enhance understanding and communication between the peoples of the two countries. (End) T.M.A.