DAMASCUS, Oct 12 (KUNA) -- Vice-President Dr. Najah al-Attar stressed
during a meeting with visiting Qatari Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage
Dr. Hamad bin Abdul Aziz al-Kawari that the Syrian-Qatari ties constitute with
all its dimensions an example to be followed by the Arab countries.
Dr. Al-Attar pointed out that culture which has united us throughout
history as protector of Arab identity serves as a main factor in boosting up
and strengthening the Arab relations and maintaining them in present and
future.
The vice-President noted to the pan-Arab role played by Qatar, saying that
Qatar, despite her small area, is the Arab country that carries a big message
trough her pan-Arab role in closing the Arab ranks against calls for disunion.
Dr. Al-Attar stressed the importance of exchanged cultural activities in
boosting up the civilized interaction among the Arabs, pointing out to the
importance of initiating the Qatar Cultural Days in Damascus and their role in
activating the public interaction between the two sisterly countries.
For his part, Dr. al-Kawari emphasized significance of the distinguished
Syrian-Qatari ties, particularly under the current challenges and conditions,
adding that these relations serve the Arab Nation's interests.
The Qatari Minister said the biggest challenge facing the Arab Nation is
the cultural challenge as Arabism and Arabic language have become under danger.
Minister al-Kawari expressed his country's willingness to get use of the
Syrian cultural experience, taking into consideration that Doha will be named
Capital of Arab Culture in 2010. (end)
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