EU, Kuwait organize forum to celebrate Kuwait as the Arab Capital of Culture and Media for 2025
In celebration of Kuwait being named the Arab Capital of Culture and Media for 2025, the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) and the European Union Delegation to Kuwait co-hosted the inaugural “EU-Kuwait Culture Forum” on May 19 at Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah.
Held under the patronage of H.E. Abdulrahman Bedah Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, the forum brought together distinguished speakers and participants from both Kuwait and the EU to explore cultural ties, heritage preservation, and opportunities for deeper collaboration, marking a significant milestone in strengthening EU-Kuwait cultural relations.
During the event, participants also exchanged on ways to promote and increase EU-Kuwait cultural connections, as both the European Union and Kuwait strive to enhance their excellent relations and elevate them to a strategic level.
The guests were shown a video footage of the strong cultural connections between Europe and Kuwait across many areas, including European Union Member States contributions to the architectural landscape of modern Kuwait.
H.E. Ms. Anne Koistinen, EU Ambassador to the State of Kuwait said, “As Kuwait is the Arab Capital of Culture and Media this year, this important forum celebrates the multiple cultural connections that have bonded Kuwait and EU Member States for centuries.
“The European Union values its long-standing partnership with Kuwait not only because it is grounded in mutual respect and a shared vision for peace, but also because our relations are built upon solid ties between our cultures and our peoples.
“The European Union is determined to continue supporting the excellent cultural cooperation between its Member States and Kuwait, and we are ready to share our experience including our technical expertise in this regard.”
“The discussions at the forum touched upon a wide range of topics, including initiatives such as the European Capitals of Culture, best European and Kuwaiti practices in preserving cultural heritage and building partnerships, as well as innovation and audiovisual practices or the role of museums in raising awareness and engaging the local communities in cultural heritage practices
