Egypt's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture, Dr. Abdel Aziz Qanswa, chaired a meeting of the Supreme Committee for Festivals in its new form. The meeting discussed several topics and files related to the work of the specialized committees. Dr. Qanswa thanked the previous committee members for their efforts and welcomed the new members.

During the meeting, Dr. Qanswa announced the return of the Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries. The festival is organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture and aims to support the film industry and promote cultural and artistic communication between Egypt and Mediterranean countries. The minister emphasized the importance of the festival in promoting cultural exchange.

Dr. Qanswa instructed the specialized cinema committee to set a date for the next session of the festival and propose names for the festival's president. This is part of the preparations for organizing the new session. The minister also highlighted the role of the Supreme Committee in evaluating and developing cultural and artistic festivals.

The Supreme Committee's main tasks include evaluating the performance of cultural and artistic festivals, working to support and develop them, and promoting their role in discovering talents and enriching the cultural and artistic movement. The committee also discussed several topics and proposals related to the work of each specialized committee.

The meeting reviewed the festivals and cultural and artistic activities affiliated with the committees' specialties. The committee members discussed ways to develop and enhance their role in enriching the Egyptian cultural and artistic movement. The return of the Alexandria International Film Festival is expected to boost the film industry in Egypt.

The Alexandria International Film Festival has a significant role in promoting cultural exchange between Egypt and Mediterranean countries. The festival provides a platform for filmmakers to showcase their work and exchange ideas. The Egyptian Ministry of Culture aims to support the festival and make it a successful event.

The Supreme Committee for Festivals will continue to work on developing and supporting cultural and artistic festivals in Egypt. The committee's efforts aim to enrich the cultural and artistic movement and promote Egypt's cultural identity. The return of the Alexandria International Film Festival is a significant step towards achieving this goal.

Key points

  • The Alexandria International Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries is set to return, organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.
  • The festival aims to support the film industry and promote cultural exchange between Egypt and Mediterranean countries.
  • The Supreme Committee for Festivals will work on developing and supporting cultural and artistic festivals in Egypt.

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