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Article 71

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1.

The Parties agree to promote cultural cooperation in fields of mutual interest and in a spirit of respect for each other's cultures. They shall establish a sustainable cultural dialogue. This cooperation shall promote in particular:

  • conservation and restoration of historic and cultural heritage (such as monuments, sites, artefacts, rare books and manuscripts),

  • exchange of art exhibitions, troupes of performing arts, artists, men of letters, intellectuals and cultural events,

  • translations,

  • training of persons working in the cultural field.

2.

Cooperation in the field of audiovisual media shall seek to encourage cooperation in such areas as co-production and training. The Parties shall seek ways to encourage Egyptian participation in Community initiatives in this sector.

3.

The Parties agree that existing cultural programmes of the Community and of one or more of the Member States and further activities of interest to both sides can be extended to Egypt.

4.

The Parties shall, in addition, work to promote cultural cooperation of a commercial nature, particularly through joint projects (production, investment and marketing), training and exchange of information.

5.

The Parties shall, in identifying cooperation projects, programmes and joint activities, give special attention to young people, self-expression, heritage conservation issues, the dissemination of culture, and communication skills using written and audiovisual media.

6.

Cooperation shall be implemented in particular through:

  • a regular dialogue between the Parties,

  • regular exchange of information and ideas in every sector of cooperation including meetings of officials and experts,

  • transfer of advice, expertise and training,

  • implementation of joint actions such as seminars and workshops,

  • technical, administrative and regulatory assistance,

  • dissemination of information on cooperation initiatives.