Morocco-China: A Cultural Partnership Centered on Ibn Battuta Signed at the Rabat SIEL
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MoU Signed to Strengthen Cultural Cooperation between Morocco and China
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed in Rabat to enhance cultural cooperation between the Ibn Battouta Exhibition Space in Tangier and the Maritime Transport History Museum in Quanzhou. This agreement was made during the International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL).
An Agreement to Highlight Ibn Battouta’s Heritage
Signed by Mohamed Ouanaya, CEO of SAPT, and Lin Han, the director of the Chinese museum, this partnership aims to promote research, study, and dissemination of the lessons learned from Ibn Battouta’s travels, as well as from the Silk Road.
A Bridge between Two Civilizations
The agreement aspires to strengthen dialogue between Moroccan and Chinese cultures by promoting:
- International academic exchanges,
- Cultural collaborations,
- Joint initiatives in the field of heritage.
According to Lin Han, this partnership aligns with a vision of sustainable cooperation and rapprochement between the two countries.
Enhanced Academic and Cultural Exchanges
The MoU includes provisions for:
- Organizing academic exchanges,
- Participating in international events such as the China-Arab Arts Festival,
- Developing joint research projects.
The aim is to deepen knowledge surrounding the historical and cultural heritage linked to the Silk Road.
Two Institutions Dedicated to Historical Memory
The Ibn Battouta Exhibition Space in Tangier, inaugurated in 2022, chronicles the 29 years of journeys undertaken by the renowned 14th-century Moroccan explorer.
On the other hand, the Quanzhou Museum highlights maritime exchanges between China and the Arab world, particularly through Ibn Battouta’s arrival at this historic port.
The SIEL: A Platform for International Cultural Dialogue
Held in Rabat under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this year’s SIEL gathers 891 exhibitors from 60 countries, reaffirming its role as an international platform for cultural and intellectual dialogue.
This partnership between Morocco and China exemplifies a shared commitment to valorizing their shared historical heritage and strengthening cultural exchanges, all rooted in the universal legacy of Ibn Battouta and the richness of the Silk Road.
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