Minister of Culture discusses heritage restoration and preservation programs with US Ambassador
1/5/2026 4:47:53 PM
Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh received US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, at his office in the National Library in Sanayeh for a courtesy visit.
Discussions included the general situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as bilateral relations between the two countries on various levels, particularly cultural relations, and the importance of activating cooperation to support cultural exchange and strengthen bilateral ties.
Ambassador Issa affirmed that "the US Embassy in Lebanon continues its fruitful cooperation with the Lebanese Ministry of Culture through a number of joint cultural projects and initiatives. This cooperation includes heritage restoration and preservation programs."
Discussions included the general situation in Lebanon and the region, as well as bilateral relations between the two countries on various levels, particularly cultural relations, and the importance of activating cooperation to support cultural exchange and strengthen bilateral ties.
Ambassador Issa affirmed that "the US Embassy in Lebanon continues its fruitful cooperation with the Lebanese Ministry of Culture through a number of joint cultural projects and initiatives. This cooperation includes heritage restoration and preservation programs."