The Arab and South American Culture ministers, participating in the third meeting of the Ministers of Culture in the Arab countries and South American countries (ASPA) which is hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on 28/6-1/7/1435H, have extended a cable of thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the royal patronage and the meeting's positive outcomes enhancing cultural cooperation between the two sides. They also have extended a cable of thanks to Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense and Deputy Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Second Deputy Premier, Advisor to and Special Envoy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, for their support of this meeting. Following the sessions of the 3rd meeting today, the Ministers of Culture in the Arab countries and South American countries issued "Riyadh statement" where they stressed their commitment of the joint principals and aims of the Arab and South American Culture Ministries through implementing joint culture plans and programs between the two sides ensuring more interaction between the peoples of the Arab and South American countries and promoting cultural cooperation, human development and international understanding. --More 16:48 LOCAL TIME 13:48 GMT تغريد
