Oman participates in meeting of G20 Culture Working Group in India

Oman participates in meeting of G20 Culture Working Group in India

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, participated in the meeting of the Ministers of the G20 Culture Working Group (CWG), being held in the Republic of India between August 24 and 27.

The meeting will discuss a range of aspects related to cultural fields, including protecting and reclaiming cultural property, employing cultural heritage for a sustainable future, benefiting from digital technologies to promote and protect culture, and promoting cultural and creative industries and the creative economy.

His Excellency Sayyid Saeed bin Sultan Al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth for Culture, delivered a speech on behalf of the Sultanate of Oman in which he spoke about the importance of culture as a driving force for global development and prosperity. Culture plays an important role in ensuring sustainable development and providing real value that goes beyond mere social and economic benefits, stressing the importance of supporting cultural rights and taking pride in cultural diversity.

He referred to the efforts of the Sultanate of Oman to enhance its cultural identity and its contribution to the global cultural scene. Oman Vision 2040 has adopted, among its national priorities, national identity, heritage and culture, and