


The Minister of Culture conducted a tour in Deir ez-Zor Governorate that included the Directorate of Culture and the National Museum, in addition to crossing the river to the Hajin area. During the visit, the Minister and the accompanying delegation reviewed the current state of cultural infrastructure and its needs, and held a number of meetings with tribal elders and community representatives, emphasizing the importance of activating cultural centers and revitalizing cultural, intellectual, and artistic activities, so that the efforts of cultural institutions integrate with society and its aspirations. The Minister and the cultural delegation also offered their condolences to the families of the two children, Omar Al-Anawi and Othman Al-Habbal, who were martyred in Hajin as a result of the explosion of a landmine left over from the remnants of “SDF.”