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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-10-29Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Cyprus News Agency at <http://www.cyna.org.cy>CONTENTS
[01] Cyprus and China sign agreement on cultural propertyCyprus and China signed here on Tuesday a bilateral agreement for the prevention of the theft, the clandestine excavation and illicit import and export of cultural property between the two countries.The agreement was signed on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus by the Minister of Communications and Works Tasos Mitsopoulos and on behalf of the People's Republic of China by Deputy Culture Minister Li Xiaojie. The agreement determines ways of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in relation to the prevention of the theft, clandestine excavation and illicit import and export of cultural property, through the exchange of information, relevant legislation and good practices, training of staff, as well as exchange of information when antiquities from the other country are discovered in international art markets. [02] China ready to sign agreement for cultural cooperation with CyprusVice-Minister of Culture and Director of State Administration of Cultural Heritage of China, Li Xiaojie, has assured that he will do everything necessary so that a programme for cultural cooperation with Cyprus for the period 2013-2017 can be signed during the visit of Cypriot Minister of Education and Culture Kyriacos Kenevezos to China in December.Li is in Cyprus heading a six-member delegation for the signing of an agreement to prevent the theft, the illegal excavation and the illegal import and export of cultural artifacts. Kenevezos, who met Li on Tuesday, praised the excellent relations between the two countries in the sector of culture, and assured he would further promote them. Cyprus News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |