Kazakhstan and Lebanon are expanding cultural and information cooperation

On May 24, at the invitation of the Minister of Culture of Lebanon Mohamed Mourtada, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan Rasul Jumaly took part in the International Festival in Tripoli. The event, held in the frame of the announcement of this city as the cultural capital of the Arab world in 2024, was attended by officials led by Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, as well as high-ranking foreign guests. During it, ceremonies were held dedicated to the rich historical heritage of Tripoli, and a fair of local handicrafts was organized.

On the same day, Rasul Jumaly got acquainted with the work of the famous cultural and educational center “Elite” in Tripoli. The head of the Center, Iman Dernayka, noted that informational, educational, and cultural rapprochement is of particular importance in the development of bilateral cooperation and expressed great interest in Kazakhstan. The ambassador said that the Center would be provided with additional materials about the glorious past and current achievements of Kazakhstan, expressing his readiness to give a lecture about our country. The parties agreed to implement joint information projects.