Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia: The Two Countries Share Common Cultural Heritage

Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia: The Two Countries Share Common Cultural Heritage

Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Dr. Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Sager, said that the selection of Tunisia as a guest of honor at the Riyadh International Book Fair came in appreciation of the country’s distinguished cultural and civilizational location.

In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Sager noted that Tunisia, through its participation in the book fair, has contributed to a rich program that included all aspects of cultural activity.

“Cultural cooperation and exchange between the Kingdom and the Republic of Tunisia is continuous and evolving in accordance with the executive program signed between the two brotherly countries in the cultural field,” the ambassador said.

He added that Tunisia was chosen as a guest of honor at the International Book Fair, in view of its rich cultural heritage.

“The Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom has been discussing with various countries, including Tunisia, to frame participations and contributions in reviving the world heritage and taking care of books and their many tools; Tunisia has undoubtedly brought an added-value to the Riyadh Exhibition through the prepared program, the participating delegation and the diversity of content that covers all aspects of cultural activity,” Al-Sager stated.

Asked about cultural communication between intellectuals and writers in the Kingdom and Tunisia, the ambassador