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Heads of international delegations at the Forum of United Cultures discussed cooperation prospects

14/09/2024
The head of the Russian Ministry of Culture also informed foreign colleagues about initiatives planned for 2025: the international open song competition "Intervision," the world’s first "Music EXPO," and the Eurasian Film Academy and Cinema Awards. This large-scale creative and ideological project aimed at uniting countries through cinema that resist modern trends of undermining morality, family values, self-respect, and national sovereignty.


"We are ready to share our experience and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for interaction with foreign cultures. Of course, we would also be happy to hear your proposals and learn from your experiences building sustainable links between national cultures," Olga Lyubimova addressed the heads of foreign delegations.

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Alexander Pankin, who also participated in the meeting, expressed his belief that all members of the international community have the right to equal access to cultural assets.

"We believe that any form of politicization in the cultural sphere is unacceptable, and sanctions that limit access to works of world cultural heritage or prohibit cultural and creative activities in one’s native language are impermissible," he emphasized.

During the meeting, the Minister of Culture of the Republic of South Ossetia, Radmila Dzagoyeva, presented Olga Lyubimova with a state award—the Order of Friendship — for her contribution to the development of cultural cooperation between Russia and South Ossetia.

Additionally, several documents on cooperation were signed with Abkhazia, Vietnam, and Sudan.