MOC: Ancient translations proves Iraq-France-Germany cultural relations

INA – BAGHDAD
 
Minister of Culture Hassan Nadhim confirmed on Wednesday, that the ancient translations proves the cultural relations between Iraq, France and Germany, while noting that the Antiquities Authority submitted a report on German excavators and aspires to resume its work.
 
"Our cultural relations have not stopped with France and Germany," said Nadhim during a joint press conference on the sidelines of Tigris Nights for short films, in the presence of the French ambassador, Eric Chevalier, and the German Martin Jaeger, attended by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) correspondent.
 
He added, "This beautiful cinematic art came to support Iraqi artists and talents,"
 
“The ministry spares no effort in providing opportunities for cooperation with those countries. Iraq is a lover of art, literature, and the festival is a great space for joint cooperation between France and Germany," he added.
 
Nadhim expressed his thanks for the efforts made in the cinematic business, stressing the continuation of joint work.
 
In response to a question for INA correspondent, Nadhim indicated that "we have technical cooperation with France and Germany as there are future activities and we need a period of time. At the same time, the General Authority for Antiquities has submitted a report about the German excavators and it aspires to resume its work and they have been present for a long time as we are working to resume prospecting,"
 
He explained, "We are open to any joint cultural activity between Iraq, France and Germany. In his recent visit to Baghdad, French President Emmanuel Macron accompanied by a large delegation that included cultural officials, we expressed the desire to open Iraqi cultural activities in France,"
 
"We have a visit in the middle of this month to France to determine the type of activities, and we will agree on it soon,” he revealed.