Prince Turki bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Minister of Culture and Information, has lauded the 25th session of the Janadriyah National Festival for Heritage and Culture and said it represents the Kingdom's past and present with its noble goals and traditions. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), he noted that the Janadriyah Festival has been providing a good opportunity to thinkers, intellectuals, literary men and writers as well as poets and innovators in the Arab and Muslim world to gather together and exchange views on issues of mutual interest. He praised the motto of the national Festival which said : 'One world and various cultures' as well as selecting France as the Guest of Honor of the Festival this year. This stands as a witness for the Kingdom's distinguished role at regional and international arenas.' --MORE
