Beirut: Culture Minister Dr. Ghassan Salam© recently held a meeting at the National Library in Sanayeh with Baalbeck Governor Bashir Khodr and Chair of the Baalbeck International Festival Committee Nayla De Freige. The discussion centered on the preparations for the upcoming cultural season of the Baalbeck International Festival.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, De Freige highlighted the responsibilities that both the committee and the Ministry have towards the public as the festival date nears. She emphasized the importance of updating the Minister on the challenges faced in maintaining the attraction of the Baalbeck citadel for visitors, both before and after the festival events.
Governor Khodr expressed gratitude towards Minister Salam© for his support of cultural initiatives and the Baalbeck International Festival in particular. Khodr noted the significance of Salam©'s involvement and shared the positive feedback from the local community regarding the Minister's engagement with Baalbeck's cultural affairs. Khodr remarked that this was the first time in his 11-year tenure that a Culture Minister has shown such interest in the cultural issues concerning Baalbeck, and he hopes for continued collaboration and visits from Minister Salam©.