Amman, Feb 17 (Petra) - Minister of Culture Mustafa Rawashdeh met on Tuesday with Yemen Ambassador to Jordan, Jalal Ibrahim Faqira, at the Royal Cultural Center to discuss ways to enhance cultural relations between the two countries.

During the meeting, both sides lauded bilateral ties and vowed their shared commitment to developing them across various fields, particularly the cultural sector.

The two parties praised the antiquity of Yemeni civilization, which spans thousands of years and represents a profound human and civilizational heritage. They noted Yemen’s wealth of traditional buildings and distinguished architectural arts that reflect a rich historical legacy.

The meeting explored mechanisms to strengthen cultural cooperation, including the renewal of the cultural cooperation agreement between the two nations. Discussions also covered expanding Yemeni participation in cultural events held in the Kingdom, such as the Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts and the Amman International Book Fair. Additionally, they discussed organizing exhibitions for handicrafts and heritage to introduce Yemeni cultural heritage and promote mutual cultural exchange.

The two sides reaffirmed the importance of continued coordination and cooperation to serve the cultural interests of both countries and contribute to strengthening the presence of Arabic culture and its civilizational values.


//Petra// AF

17/02/2026 23:13:47