Morocco and Saudi Arabia exchange cultural cooperation agreements

Morocco and Saudi Arabia exchanged on Monday in Rabat the ratification instruments of the youth and sports cooperation accord concluded between the two countries in March 1997.

During the ceremony, Moroccan Minister of Youth and Sports Ahmed Moussaoui and president of the Saudi youth welfare, Prince Faysal Bin Fahd Bin Abdulaziz, voiced determination to implement the accord and to foster youth exchanges between the two countries.

The Moroccan official said Morocco puts at the disposal of Saudi athletes its sporting equipments and facilities as well as its training centers.

Prince Faysal also exchanged with Moroccan Minister of Cultural affairs, Mohamed Achaari, the ratification documents of the accord on cultural cooperation between the two countries.

The accord provides for cooperation in cultural, literary and arts fields and stipulates the exchange of expertise and information in related sectors and the coordination of stances at Arab and international fora in addition to exchange of delegations.

The accord encourages the organization of cultural weeks and exhibitions and participation in the book shows organized by either country.