posted by Rami Alshami   

Syrian Minister of Culture Dr. Riad Naasan Agha underlined the importance of cultural cooperation between Syria and Tunisia, showing keenness to further develop and support this cooperation since culture outlines the future.

The Minister's remarks came during his meeting with Tunisian Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi in Tunis.

Dr. Naasan Agha reviewed the historical ties linking Syria and Tunisia and talked about events of the Syrian cultural week which kicked off today in the frame wok of celebrating Kairouan as Capital of Islamic Culture for 2009.

Naasan Agha and Ghannouchi also reviewed ways of developing the standing cultural relations between Syria and Tunisia and events of the Syrian cultural week.

A number of musical and theatrical groups are participating in the Syrian cultural week which coincides with exhibitions of books, fine arts and a number of other cultural activities. (SAN)

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