Doha: The Minister of Culture of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan H E Haifa Al Najjar underlined that the cultural cooperation between Qatar and Jordan strengthens the two countries’ common political positions and culture.
Al Najjar stated that this contributes to presenting an exceptional model in the bilateral relations at various levels and enables the two countries to be at the forefront of the Arab cultural action at the Arab and international levels.
In an interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA) during her visit to Doha, the Minister highlighted the special relationship between Qatar and Jordan, noting that both countries share many similarities, most importantly the firm position towards major Arab issues, the geopolitical relationship, the solidity of both countries, the common Arab and Islamic civilization, and the joint belief in pluralism.
She stressed the importance of strengthening the cultural partnership between the two countries, praising the outcome of her meeting with the Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani. She noted that the meeting discussed means of promoting the cultural partnership and that the outcome of this meeting would be translated on the ground through joint cultural programmes, most importantly the participation of Qatar’s Ministry of Culture in a cultural week within the framework of the “Irbid - the Arab Capital of Culture” activities, adding that the Minister of Culture was invited to attend the event.
Al Najjar also noted the importance of enhancing cultural exchange. She highlighted plans to hold concerts at Katara Cultural Village and theatrical performances at Qatar National Theatre, adding: “We want the culture Qatar to be present in Irbid, the capital of culture 2022, because Irbid has cultural components related to the objectives of the Qatari culture.”
She added that there are plans to build relationships and effective partnerships with Doha in translation and publishing in various fields, especially for children, and provide libraries in Amman and Doha with various intellectual creations.
She noted that the cultural movement in Qatar clearly shows the national identity project in the country, which enhances the Qatari person’s citizenship, pride, and dignity. Al Najjar said that Doha International Book Fair represents an exceptional model in terms of organization, quantity, and quality of books displayed, noting that Jordan was a partner in this cultural celebration through the participation of 36 Jordanian publishing houses.
She added that the cultural structure in Qatar shows the State’s interest in culture and the link between tourism and culture at the same time.
