The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) launched the “Culture and Diplomacy” book, at the Bahrain National Museum.
Advisor to HM the King for Diplomatic Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, BACA President, Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Foreign Affairs Ministry’s Undersecretary for International Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Foreign Ministry’s Undersecretary, Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Executive Director of the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies, Dr. Shaikha Muneera bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, in addition to diplomatic corps and those interested in cultural affairs attended the event.
Shaikha Mai stated that the book documents the seminars held by BACA, in cooperation with the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the embassies of friendly countries, following the success of the “Culture and Diplomacy” conference, noting that the book is a major reference for culture and diplomacy sectors.
She asserted that culture is the voice of nations and their message to the world, adding that promoting Bahrain’s civilisational achievements and heritage requires the concerted efforts of all parties.
The book launch is an extension of the “Culture and Diplomacy” conference, jointly organised by the Foreign Affairs Ministry, BACA, and the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies in October 2019.
The book features a series of articles examining the role of soft power in diplomatic relations, the strength of culture in fortifying global ties and the overall developments of cultural institutions, practices and technologies.
The Culture and Diplomacy Conference shed light on many important aspects of the cultural heritage of the Kingdom of Bahrain and their impact as soft powers on Bahrain’s cultural diplomacy.
The conference affirmed the importance of cooperation between the diplomatic and cultural sectors, and tackled a number of topics, including culture and international relations, cultural soft power, arts, music and diplomacy.