The Tunisian Musician Union has expressed its solidarity with Egypt's musician union, led by Mustafa Kamel, amid a recent controversy. In an official statement, the union reaffirmed its commitment to the brotherly relations between the Egyptian and Tunisian peoples. The statement emphasized the importance of continued artistic and union cooperation between the two countries. This development comes after a recent incident sparked debate between various union factions in Egypt and Tunisia.
The controversy arose from an uncoordinated visit by a Tunisian association to Egypt. According to the Tunisian Musician Union, the visiting entity was a mere association representing only its members. The union stressed that any joint activity or movement between the two unions must be carried out through prior written coordination and clear arrangements. This ensures the respect and dignity of both union institutions and prevents misunderstandings.
The Tunisian Musician Union expressed regret over the misinterpretation that led to the incident. They described it as an isolated and accidental occurrence. The union reiterated its commitment to Arab artistic unity and rejected any form of insult directed at Mustafa Kamel and the Egyptian musician union. The union also called for avoiding futile arguments and squabbles that do not serve the artistic and union relations between Egypt and Tunisia.
The union proposed establishing joint programs, including organizing festivals and artistic events, exchanging visits and delegations, and conducting training courses for young artists. They also suggested cooperation in areas such as copyright and related rights. Furthermore, the union expressed its willingness to work towards concluding partnership and twinning agreements between the two unions. This aims to regulate the work of Tunisian artists in Egypt and Egyptian artists in Tunisia, protect their rights, and facilitate licensing procedures.
The Tunisian Musician Union, led by Walid Al-Zawaghi, signed the statement. The union extended its thanks to the Egyptian musician union for their open-mindedness and commitment to mutual cooperation. They expressed their aspiration for a soon meeting between the two parties to discuss future partnership steps. The statement concluded with the slogan "Long live the Tunisian-Egyptian brotherhood... Long live authentic Arab art."
Key aspects of the cooperation include protecting artists' rights and organizing the profession. Both unions aim to strengthen their relationship through exchanging experiences and expertise. This partnership seeks to promote artistic and cultural exchange between Egypt and Tunisia.
The recent developments highlight the significance of maintaining strong ties between artistic unions in Egypt and Tunisia. Both countries have a rich cultural heritage, and cooperation between their artistic communities can foster greater understanding and collaboration. The solidarity expressed by the Tunisian Musician Union demonstrates the commitment to preserving and promoting Arab art and culture.
Key points
- The Tunisian Musician Union rejects any form of insult directed at Mustafa Kamel and the Egyptian musician union.
- The union proposes establishing joint programs to promote artistic and cultural exchange between Egypt and Tunisia.
- The partnership aims to regulate the work of artists from both countries and protect their rights.
