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Laman Ismayilova read more By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijan and Turkiye have discussed major opportunities for
boosting cultural ties, Azerews reports.
The two countries expressed their readiness to cooperate in this
direction to the fullest extent.
In his remarks, Azerbaijan Culture Minister Anar Karimov noted
that experts from Turkiye are also involved in the archaeological
excavations conducted in the territories liberated from the
Armenian occupation.
Although human resources in this field are sufficient in the
country, there is a lack of relevant laboratories. Currently, ten
laboratories in this field are operating in Turkiye. Their
experience can be used to determine the results of the research
conducted in Azerbaijan.
The minister also stressed that there is a need for Turkiye's
experience in the field of restoration and reconstruction of
historical and cultural monuments vandalized by Armenia and it
would be useful for people working in this field to participate in
training organized by Turkiye.
Anar Karimov expressed his satisfaction with the conduct of the
second meeting of the Azerbaijani-Turkiye Joint Cultural Commission
in Baku.
Turkiye's Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Ahmet Misbah
Demircan stressed that Turkiye attaches great importance to the
Azerbaijani-Turkish Joint Cultural Commission in the context of
cultural cooperation.
The Turkish deputy minister voiced the proposal to hold the
meetings of the commission twice a year. He stressed that the
intensive exchange of ideas on specific areas can better contribute
to the dynamic development of cooperation.
At the meeting, Anar Karimov recalled that Turkish Cinema Week
was held in Baku this December. The film festival aroused great
public interest. He pointed out that such projects and festivals
will contribute to the further deepening of cultural ties.
Speaking about the Korkut Ata Turkic Word Film Festival to be
held in Shusha next year, Anar Karimov stressed that he was pleased
that young people showed more interest in the festival. He called
the festival a remarkable project in terms of the promotion of
Turkish world cinema.
Ahmet Misbah Demircan also highly valued the film festival and
took the initiative to establish Korkut Ata Cinema Agency to
demonstrate movies on a single platform in Turkic-speaking
states.
The Turkish deputy minister also brought up the issue of opening
a film school covering the countries and peoples of the Turkic
world.
He emphasized the importance of Azerbaijan and Turkiye acting as
the main initiators of this project.
The sides also touched upon partnerships in the field of the
museum, and the creative industries and exchanged views on the
development of cultural tourism.
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