Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad held a meeting here today with French Minister of Culture, Francoise Nyssen on the sidelines of the visit paid by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, to France. During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in addition to means of exchanging experiences and expanding cooperation and partnership in the fields of culture, arts, and media. Following the meeting, Dr. Al-Awwad and Francoise signed a cooperation agreement in the fields of culture, arts, cinema industry, theater and music. Dr. Alawaad announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will participate in Cannes Film Festival 2018 through a pavilion sponsored by Saudi Film Council.