Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh received Algerian Ambassador to Lebanon Khemissi Arif at his office at the National Library on Wednesday for a courtesy visit focusing on bilateral relations, particularly cultural cooperation and ways to further strengthen ties between the two countries.
Following the meeting, Ambassador Arif said the discussions provided an opportunity to review Lebanese-Algerian relations, highlighting the importance of cultural ties within the longstanding historical relationship between the two countries and their peoples.
We discussed ways to expand cultural cooperation and exchange expertise in a manner that reflects the aspirations of both countries, Arif said, expressing hope that continued meetings would provide fresh momentum for this important area of bilateral cooperation.
Following the meeting, Ambassador Arif said the discussions provided an opportunity to review Lebanese-Algerian relations, highlighting the importance of cultural ties within the longstanding historical relationship between the two countries and their peoples.
We discussed ways to expand cultural cooperation and exchange expertise in a manner that reflects the aspirations of both countries, Arif said, expressing hope that continued meetings would provide fresh momentum for this important area of bilateral cooperation.
