Minister of Culture Departs for Paris to Strengthen Cultural Partnership with France

In a step that ushers in a new phase of intellectual and artistic relations between Cairo and Paris, Egypt's Minister of Culture, Dr. Gihan Zaki, departed this Tuesday morning for the French capital, Paris. The official working visit, extending until June 13, aims to explore ways to strengthen the strategic cultural partnership between the two nations.

This high-level visit aims to forge shared visions and open broader horizons for cooperation in the fields of preserving human heritage and fine arts, as well as supporting the cultural and creative industries sectors, which represent a vital pillar in the modern Egyptian state's strategy.

The Minister's agenda features an intensive lineup of bilateral meetings with the leaders and heads of major French cultural and artistic institutions to exchange expertise and discuss mechanisms for heritage protection and honing the creative skills of youth. Additionally, Dr. Gihan Zaki will hold an official meeting with her French counterpart, the Minister of Culture, to follow up on the executive status of ongoing joint cultural projects and to discuss innovative initiatives that support artistic exchange and enrich mutual civilized dialogue.

This visit underscores the leading role of Egyptian soft power and the Ministry of Culture’s keenness to build solid international bridges that ensure Egyptian creativity reaches global platforms, while exchanging visions with the long-standing French cultural school to serve cultural identity and sustainable development.