The Saudi-French Ministerial Committee recently held its second meeting in Paris to discuss the intergovernmental agreement signed in April 2018 for cultural, heritage, tourism, and human development in AlUla. The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and chaired by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla, on the Saudi side, and Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, on the French side. The committee reviewed the agreements signed between the two nations and the progress made in transforming AlUla into a global cultural and tourism destination.
The discussions at the meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of archaeology, sports, arts, and development. The attendees emphasized the importance of these collaborations in enhancing the cultural and historical significance of AlUla. Among the attendees were Minister of Investment Engineer Khalid Al-Falih, Saudi Ambassador to France Fahad Al-Ruwaily, and Acting CEO of the Royal Commission for AlUla Abeer Al-Akel. French attendees included Minister of Culture Rima Abdul Malak, Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire, and the Director of the French Agency for Al-Ula Development, Jean-Yves Le Drian.
The Saudi-French Ministerial Committee is overseeing the intergovernmental agreement signed on April 10, 2018, for cultural, heritage, tourism, and human development in AlUla. The committee’s second meeting in Paris aimed to review the progress made in transforming AlUla into a global cultural and tourism destination. The attendees discussed expanding cooperation in various fields, including archaeology, sports, arts, and development. These collaborations are seen as crucial in enhancing the cultural and historical significance of AlUla.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, were among the key figures present at the meeting. The meeting underscored the importance of the agreements signed between Saudi Arabia and France in working towards the development of AlUla. The attendees highlighted the significance of these collaborative efforts in showcasing the rich cultural heritage of AlUla to a global audience.
The presence of key officials such as Minister of Investment Engineer Khalid Al-Falih and Minister of Culture Rima Abdul Malak at the meeting further emphasized the commitment of both countries to the development of AlUla. The Saudi-French Ministerial Committee’s work in overseeing the agreements related to cultural, heritage, tourism, and human development in AlUla demonstrates a shared vision for the future of the region. The ongoing collaboration between Saudi Arabia and France in transforming AlUla into a renowned cultural and tourism destination signifies a significant step towards promoting cultural exchange and heritage preservation.
