Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdulaziz Al-Assad, Saudi Ministry of Culture

China and Saudi Arabia are celebrating the 35th anniversary of the establishment of China and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2025, and at present, the two sides are holding a series of wonderful cultural exchanges under the framework of the "Chinese Year of Culture". In recent days, the Saudi Minister of Culture, Baudelaire bin Abdulaziz Al-Assad Prince in the exclusive written interview with the People's Network said that China and Saudi Arabia's cultural exchanges are far-flung, Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" and China's joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative have been promoted in coordination, providing more opportunities for cooperation for the two sides. In his view, the "Saudi-Chinese Year of Culture" is a gathering of two great civilizations, can promote mutual exchange, further highlight

In recent years, under the leadership of the leaders of the two countries, people from all walks of life have worked tirelessly and actively to establish a bridge of communication between the two peoples. The cultural cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China has thrived and continued to shine. The visits of senior officials of the two countries have not only strengthened cultural connections, but also deepened mutual understanding, laying a solid foundation for further cooperation in the future. He firmly believes that cultural exchanges between the two countries contribute to building a more diverse and harmonious world and establishing a model of cooperation for coexistence and coexistence.

Badal emphasized the important role of culture in achieving sustainable development. He pointed out that culture is an important part of Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030". Cultural exchanges help to establish dialogue and peace, promote communication of ideas and cultural knowledge, promote innovation and creativity, and provide new solutions to global challenges. Saudi Arabia and China both have a rich cultural heritage, flourishing in the long river of human civilization history. Civilization exchanges and mutual knowledge conducted by both sides on the basis of mutual respect and appreciation have a positive impact.

It is reported that the 2025 "Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year" has successfully held a number of important activities. In March, the Visual Arts Committee of the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Shanghai Ullens Center for Contemporary Art held a large-scale solo exhibition "Antenna" by Ahmed Matar, a famous Saudi contemporary artist. In July, the National Museum of China and the Museum Management Committee of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia jointly launched the "Art of the Kingdom-Contemporary Art Exhibition of Saudi Arabia". "These exhibitions have opened an important window for the Chinese public to understand Saudi contemporary art." Badr said.

In addition, Saudi Arabia and China have actively cooperated in the fields of literature, publishing and translation. Badr believes that "Prince Mohammed bin Salman Saudi-China Cultural Cooperation Award" is a model of cultural cooperation between the two countries. This award aims to consolidate the cultural exchanges between the two countries in the fields of scientific and cultural research, literary and artistic system, and Arab-Chinese translation. "Chinese learning Arabic and Saudis learning Chinese are equivalent to building a bridge for cultural and knowledge exchange between the two ancient civilizations," Badr said. He pointed out that the solid achievements made by the two sides in this field in recent years have proved the indispensable role of language in promoting cultural cooperation and exchanges, and made positive contributions to further warming up bilateral relations.

Speaking about the field of film cooperation, Badel said that film is an important window for people to understand different cultures, values, customs and traditions, building bridges for the people of different countries to engage in regional artistic dialogue. Last year, the Saudi Film Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China's Bonn Film Industry Group to explore cooperation between the two countries in film investment, distribution and talent training. Badel believes that the prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the film field are broad. He revealed that the Saudi Film Commission is preparing to open an office in China, which will be an important step for both sides to strengthen their partnership during the Saudi Cultural Year.

Earlier, the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia and the China-Arab Culture and Tourism Cooperation Research Center signed the "Execution Plan for the Cooperation between the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the China-Arab Culture and Tourism Cooperation Research Center", and a variety of activities and projects will be launched in a row. "It is important that we are working with our Chinese friends to create successful examples of knowledge exchange and cultural cooperation, showing how cultural exchange creates opportunities for dialogue, deepens understanding, and opens the door to cultural exchanges."

Badel recommended his most beloved Saudi natural landscape and cultural heritage to the Chinese people, saying: ¡°Saudi Arabia has one of the most beautiful geological structures in the world, both magnificent mountains and golden deserts, as well as fascinating coasts, and its cultural diversity gives it an irresistible appeal.¡± Badel has counted Saudi cultural sites listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, ranging from the archaeological sites of Elora Valley to the Riyadh Fao archaeological district, and recommended the Red Sea project ¨C Saudi Arabia¡¯s most innovative and modern tourist destination.

¡°In November, in Riyadh, the capital, we are about to host the world¡¯s largest lighting art festival ¨C the fifth Riyadh lighting art festival.