Today Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic Salkyn Satarovna Sarnogoeva met an international delegation of the World Crafts Council (WCC AISBL) led by the Council's president Saad Al-Qaddumi.
Taking part in the meeting were the Director of the North American Region of the World Crafts Council Carol Lopez (USA), the representative of the Council's national member organisation in Malaysia Nik Faiz Nik Amin (Malaysia), the representative of the Council's national member organisation in Kazakhstan Saltanat Amin kyzy Zhaparova (Kazakhstan) and Council member Harita Kapur (New Zealand).
The parties discussed the preservation and development of traditional crafts, support for artisans, the international promotion of national crafts and the exchange of experience in this field.
The Deputy Minister noted that the Kyrgyz Republic pays particular attention to developing traditional crafts, preserving them as an important part of cultural heritage and strengthening the role of craftsmanship in the creative economy.
The parties discussed ways to expand international cooperation, support the participation of Kyrgyz artisans in international exhibitions and events, and carry out joint projects with the World Crafts Council.
The World Crafts Council (WCC AISBL) was founded in 1964. It is an international organisation devoted to preserving and developing traditional crafts, supporting artisans and strengthening their cultural and economic role.