CULTURE
Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Italian Foundation sign MoU
Baku, December 6 (AZERTAC). The Azerbaijani Culture and Tourism Ministry and the Italian Foundation Romualdo del Bianko have signed a memorandum of understanding on further cooperation.
The document was signed during the visit of a delegation led by Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Vagif Aliyev to the Italian province of Florence.
Azerbaijani Deputy Minister arrived at the invitation of Romualdo del Bianko.
The signing ceremony was attended by officials and public representatives of Florence.
In his speech at the ceremony Azerbaijani Deputy Minister provided broad information about Azerbaijan.
“At present, the national propaganda of the rich cultural heritage of Azerbaijan is one of the priorities of the government. Projects for mutual cooperation with a number of international and non-governmental organizations have been implemented in this field. Collaboration with the Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation is of great importance for us,” he said.
The memorandum will further expand the relations between the two bodies and give impetus to the further development of relations.
Last year thanks to the Foundation`s support, Azerbaijan hosted a global conference; the exhibition of Azerbaijani artists held in Florence; Azerbaijan took part in the regional festival “Degree and profession” respectively.