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Info. Min. urges GCC museum protection

Minister of Information Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah during the meeting
Minister of Information Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah during the meeting
KUWAIT, April 21 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah said here on Monday concerted efforts need to be exerted to safeguard and protect GCC antiquities and museums.
Speaking at a meeting of senior officials of GCC monuments and museums held here, Sheikh Salman, who also doubles as minister of state for youth affairs and chairman of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), said: "This meeting comes to call for exerting concerted efforts and harnessing potential to safeguard GCC monuments which are a great human tradition and a vivid reminder of human civilizations." The minister believed that a promising future could not be created unless cultural and human tradition is given much significance.
The meeting is primarily intended to boost public awareness of monuments which mark a knowledge fortune that should be protected and maintained, he said, adding that monumental history and diverse types of tradition reflect the national identity and cultural dimension of people.
In this context, the Kuwaiti minister of information spoke highly of the great role played by the GCC Secretariat in the promotion of cultural activities among the GCC member states, as well as the protection of Gulf tradition.
On his part, Assistant Secretary-General of the GCC for Culture and Media Khaled Al-Ghassani appreciated the efforts of specialists and researchers working in the field of monuments and museums in safeguarding GCC tradition.
He voiced hope that the meeting would come up with resolutions and recommendations that could contribute to bolstering and consolidating inter-Gulf cooperation in the field of monuments and museums.
Several Gulf experts in monuments and museums were awarded on the sidelines of the meeting. (end) has.mt