Morocco-China sign cultural agreement 2002-2004 executive program

Morocco and China signed in Rabat on Wednesday the 2002-2004 executive program of their bilateral cultural program

The program features actions in the fields of education, scientific research, communication and information, monuments and heritage, edition, music, plastic arts, theater and cultural entertainment.

Under the program, China will conduct several cultural projects, mainly the creation of a manuscript photography laboratory, extension of scholarships and training for the staff of culture centers and music schools students.

Moroccan minister of culture and communication, Mohammed Achaari, who signed the program, said the distance between the two countries is no handicap for a sound cultural cooperation.

Chinese vice-minister of culture, Meng Xiaosi voiced hope that cultural cooperation between the two countries will be improved further, and called for more joint scientific conferences and intensification of visits by artists and experts.