BEIRUT, Sept 24 (KUNA) -- Culture can bring Arab countries closer to unify their views on vital issues, said Kuwaiti candidate for the presidency of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO).
In a statement to KUNA on Sunday, Saud Al-Harbi affirmed his desire to boost the work of ALECSO in protecting the Arab culture and identity and the Arabic language.
He noted that he and Lebanese Minister of Culture Ghattas Khoury discussed cultural challenges in the Arab World.
He added that Lebanon had largely enriched Arab culture through dictionaries, magazines, books and research.
On his part, Lebanon's representative in ALECSO's executive council Mohammad Farchoukh said that minister Khoury expressed his appreciation for Kuwait's funding of several cultural projects in Lebanon.
He added that he had met with Lebanese officials to determine his country's stance on supporting the Kuwaiti candidate.
Al-Harbi is currently the assistant undersecretary for curriculums and research at the Ministry of Education.
ALECSO was established in 1970 under the Arab League. The organization aims to boost education and culture in the Arab World. (end) ayb.ag