Shaikha Mai meets Albanian Prime Minister

Tirana, July 22 (BNA) The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sheikh Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, met here with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on the sidelines of her visit. To Albania to discuss ways to enhance cultural cooperation between the two countries.

Sheikha Mai thanked Prime Minister Edi Rama for the meeting, which reflects his interest in developing relations with the Kingdom, stressing the importance of communication between cultural institutions in the two countries to enhance bilateral cultural cooperation and pave the way for launching joint projects and programmes. In the exchange of experiences and preservation of ancient cities.

She also commended the efforts made by Edi Rama during his previous positions as Mayor of Tirana, Minister of Culture and Artist to develop cultural infrastructure and preserve heritage properties.

Sheikha Mai also briefed Prime Minister Edi Rama on the rich heritage of the city of Muharraq and the works of the Sheikh Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research, and invited him to display his cultural works in Bahrain.

Sheikha Mai also met with the Albanian Minister of Culture, Elva Margaretti, with whom she discussed issues of common interest, especially ancient cities and ways to preserve their historic homes that reflect their long history.

Sheikha Mai also toured Tirana, accompanied by Mayor Erion Village, and was shown its cultural attractions, including the National History Museum, Opera and Ballet Theater and the famous Et’hem Bej Mosque.

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