Beirut:Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh welcomed Algerian Ambassador to Lebanon Khemissi Arif at the National Library on Wednesday. The courtesy visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations, with an emphasis on cultural cooperation between the two nations.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the meeting provided a platform to review the longstanding Lebanese-Algerian relationship, underscoring the significance of cultural ties. Ambassador Arif emphasized the importance of expanding cultural cooperation and exchanging expertise to align with the aspirations of both countries.

Ambassador Arif expressed optimism that ongoing meetings would inject new momentum into the cultural collaboration between Lebanon and Algeria, reinforcing the historic bonds shared by both countries and their peoples.