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Turkey, Saudi Arabia sign agreements on cultural coop.

ANKARA, Sept 30 (KUNA) -- Turkey and Saudi Arabia signed an applied protocol program on cultural cooperation, on Friday.
The protocol was signed by Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Nabi Avci and Saudi Minister of Culture and Information Adel Al-Turaifi.
The protocol aims at enhancing cultural ties between the two countries in the years 2017 and 2018. It will include exchange of expertise in various facets of culture: music, literature, art and heritage. It will also encourage holding cultural exhibits in the two countries.
The Turkish and Saudi parts also signed a memorandum of understanding between the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, also known as TRT, and the Saudi Broadcasting Corporation (SBC).
The two agreements were signed on the sideline of an official visit paid by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad bin Nayef to Ankara.
The Saudi Prince arrived in Turkey yesterday to hold official talks with Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.
The visit focuses on highlighting "key role" of Turkey and Saudi Arabia's cooperation in regard to regional peace and security. (end) rs.nfm