Baghdad-INA
The Czech Republic expressed on Wednesday its willingness to participate in the reconstruction of the ancient city of Babylon, noting that the Babylon Festival is an opportunity to bring together the cultures and civilizations of most countries of the world.
"The Babylon Festival is very important and is an opportunity to bring together the cultures and civilizations of most countries of the world," Czech Republic Ambassador to Iraq Peter Schneibank told The Iraqi News Agency (INA), during a visit to Babylon province.
He added, "My visit to Babylon came days after I assumed the position of ambassador in Iraq, and I am very happy to learn about this Iraqi historical legacy," noting that "the Czech Republic participated earlier in the reconstruction of the archaeological historical areas that were destroyed in Nineveh, and we hope to direct our support In the coming time for the archaeological area of Babylon.
Ahmed Aziz Salman, inspector of Antiquities and Heritage of Babylon, described the visit as "an important message to the world that illustrates the importance of Babylon and its heritage, as well as opening up wide areas of relations between peoples and attracting them to visit this city."
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