Aug 29, 2008
Aleppo ,(SANA)-
In the presence of Prime Minister , Mohammed Nagi Otri, and his Highness , Prince Karim Agh-Khan , Chairman of Agha-Khan Network for Development , two memos of understanding connected with the restoration works at Serail building , and construction of Kansareen Garden in Aleppo.
The investment contract memo connected with the Serail was signed by Syrian Minister of Tourism , Saadallah Agha Qalaa , and Mahmoud Jean Mohammed of Agha –Khan network.
The other memo of understanding which is connected with construction of Kansareen Garden was signed by Aleppo Governor, Tamer Hija , and Luis Moryal, Director of Agha –Khan Cultural Establishment.
The conclusion of the restoration works at the Hall of the Throne in Aleppo was celebrated as well.
The prime minister addressed the attendants by speaking about the prospects of joint cooperation between the Syrian government and Agha –Khan Network for Development and the agreements which were signed between the two sides in tourist , cultural , and developmental spheres with the aim of preserving the cultural and constructional heritage of the Arab and Islamic nations, in addition to cooperation in sphere of rural development.
For his part, Prince Agha-Khan expressed desire to boost cooperation between his network and the Syrian government , underlining the importance of the agreements which were signed in various spheres.
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