City Desk :
State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid joined the convention on the second day of the sixth Edinburgh International Culture Summit on Saturday, which is taking place at the Scottish Parliament in Scotland.
Besides the session, he met the representatives of various countries including India and South Africa in the debating chamber lobby of the Parliament, reports UNB.
Khalid also met with Scotland Awami League President Anis Chowdhury and local Awami League leaders.
The state minister participated in bilateral discussions with Haryana State Education and Tourism Minister Kanwar Pal, the head of the Indian delegation participating in the summit. In the discussion, there was a detailed discussion on strengthening cultural exchange between the two countries and the enhancement of cooperation in the culture and tourism sectors.
Bangladesh origin Scottish Parliament Member and Shadow Cultural Minister Faisal Chowdhury, Bangladesh Ambassador to the United Kingdom Saida Muna Tasnim and Bangladesh High Commission Office Manchester Assistant High Commissioner Kazi Ziaul Hassan were present.
The state minister is currently representing Bangladesh in the three-day (August 26-28) International Cultural Summit titled “Culture and a Sustainable Future.”
