Baku: Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Adil Karimli met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Yemen to Azerbaijan, Muhammad Saleh Ahmed Tourig, to discuss cultural relations between the two countries. The meeting took place on December 4, as reported by the ministry to APA. The Minister extended his congratulations to the ambassador on the commencement of his duties in Azerbaijan and wished him success.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Minister emphasized Azerbaijan’s commitment to fostering cooperation with Muslim countries, highlighting culture as a crucial medium for connecting people. He proposed the creation of a legal framework to facilitate cultural cooperation between Azerbaijan and Yemen, expressing Azerbaijan’s readiness to initiate steps towards this goal.

Ambassador Muhammad Saleh Ahmed Tourig, grateful for the warm reception, expressed his enthusiasm for his diplomatic role in Azerbaijan. He affirmed his dedication to strengthening bil
ateral relations in various domains, including culture, during his tenure. The discussion also covered potential areas of collaboration, such as the education of Yemeni youth in art within Azerbaijan, as well as gaining experience in libraries, museums, and the preservation of cultural heritage.