Albania marks Saudi Arabia cultural days

TIRANA, March 21 – The Saudi Arabia cultural heritage and music was for the first time introduced to the Albanian public in one week of events. The Saudi Arabia cultural days in Albania opened with a cultural heritage exhibition at the National Museum of History in Albania which remained open from March 20 to 23. A Saudi Arabia folklore group also performed in Tirana, Durres, Lezhe and Kruja.
“Through this exhibition we want to show who we are. Each artist participating in this exhibition conveys the message of peace and co-existence. Here is part of our history, the history of the building of pilgrimage sites, their architecture and development projects and the improvement of the infrastructure conditions,” said Saudi Arabia artists participating in the event.
Saleh M.Al-Namah, the Saudi Arabia, deputy Culture Minister also visited Albania to attend the events held on the Saudi Arabia Cultural Days.
He said both countries would soon sign a cultural cooperation agreement when Albania holds its cultural week in Jeddah.
“We are ready to sign the legal framework for multilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia and will take all measures so that friendly relations between the two countries reach the highest possible levels and get to know each other better through cultural exchanges,” said Prime Minister Berisha in a meeting with the Saudi Arabia deputy Culture Minister.