Morocco Guest of Honor at Paris Book Festival… Strengthening Cultural Cooperation with France in the Presence of Minister ‘Rachida Dati’ of Moroccan Descent

Paris – The Kingdom of Morocco is the guest of honor at the Paris Book Festival, which will take place from April 11th to 13th, reflecting the deep cultural ties between the two countries.

Ahead of the festival’s opening at the Grand Palais Éphémère, the French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, who has Moroccan roots, received her Moroccan counterpart, Mehdi Bensaid, alongside Moroccan and French cultural figures. The meeting celebrated this special occasion and underscored the importance of cultural cooperation between Rabat and Paris.

In press statements on the sidelines of the meeting, the two ministers affirmed their shared desire to move forward in strengthening existing cultural cooperation projects between their countries and developing new initiatives that enrich the cultural landscape in both Morocco and France.

This distinguished Moroccan participation in the Paris Book Festival is accompanied by a series of diverse cultural events highlighting the richness and variety of Moroccan creativity in various literary and artistic fields. The event is expected to provide a valuable opportunity for the French and international public to closely discover contemporary Moroccan culture and deepen their understanding of the Kingdom’s cultural heritage.

This hosting comes within the context of the strong relations that bind Morocco and France on various levels, reflecting the appreciation that Moroccan culture enjoys in France. This participation, with the presence of the French Minister of Culture of Moroccan descent, will undoubtedly contribute to fostering cultural dialogue and strengthening human bonds between the two friendly peoples.

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