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Abu Dhabi signs cultural cooperation MoU with China
Published in Saudi Press Agency on 25 - 08 - 2009

The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cultural cooperation with Chinese Ministry of Culture.
''The MoU is part of ADACH's strategy to promote cultural diplomacy and dialogue among different civilizations and peoples, said Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of ADACH.
The MoU was signed by Sheikh Sultan and Cai Wu, the Chinese Minister of Culture, during a recent visit by Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to the People's Republic of China in August. Sheikh Sultan was a member of the Crown Prince's delegation.
Sheikh Sultan highlighted Abu Dhabi's intense efforts that focus on the preservation and promotion of UAE culture and heritage, according to a report of the UAE news agency "WAM".
The MoU also expressed Abu Dhabi's full readiness to cooperate closely with the Chinese Ministry of Culture, which will be translated into many multi-cultural events and activities, he added.
For his part, Mohammed Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Director General of ADACH, said that the signing of the MoU signals the success of the discussions and efforts that have been ongoing through a period of one year to determine the strategic areas of focus regarding cooperation in the future.
The MoU will pave the way for number of projects, which include the organizing of exhibitions on history, art and culture, in addition to performing arts and theatre activities, Mazrouei explained.
The Chinese Minister of Culture hailed the development and progress of Abu Dhabi, calling for more cultural cooperation between China and the UAE.


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