Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh and poet Shawqi Bzeih are both dedicated to cultural activities and heritage preservation.

Minister of Culture Ghassan Salaeh received poet Shawqi Bzeih at the National Library offices in Sanayeh. They discussed strengthening the cultural sector, the Ministry's support for numerous projects related to cultural industries, the establishment of an annual Arabic poetry festival, and the awarding of a prize to creative individuals.

Poet Bzeih commended Minister Salameh for his ongoing commitment to supporting and promoting cultural heritage, as well as for enacting clear laws to protect national heritage sites and cultural landmarks.

Regular meetings have been held to discuss various cultural activities.