Minister of Culture oversees the Launch of Regional Workshops on Cultural Diversity in Mauritania

The Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with Parliament, Spokesperson of the Government, Mr. El Houssein Ould Medou, presided on Wednesday in Nouakchott over the launch ceremony of the regional workshops on cultural diversity in Mauritania organized by the National Museums Office within the framework of the National Museum Strengthening Project in collaboration with the Spanish Agency for Cooperation (AEC)

This project aims to support local cultural initiatives and promote belonging through the establishment of specialized museums, such as the Kaedi Museum, and provide spaces for dialogue between actors to promote social cohesion and enable the cultural and creative industries to contribute to economic and social development.

Over the course of the day, participants will receive presentations on the goals and stages of the project, the National Museums Office, and the role of creators and cultural actors in the development of the National Museum.

In a speech on the occasion, His Excellency the Minister of Culture said that today we live in an increasingly diverse and intertwined world in which culture represents the bridge that connects the various components of society, promoting the values of mutual understanding and respect, which is a source of strength that we must preserve and develop, as it is not only a legacy of the past but a strong starting point for building the future.

He added that the President of the Republic, H.E. Mr. Ould Cheikh El Ghazwani, urged the public authorities to do their utmost to promote the country’s cultural diversity as a way to strengthen the bonds of national cohesion in response to Djeol’s call.