MINSK, 29 October (BelTA) – Belarusian Culture Minister Pavel Latushko and Minister of Culture and Information of Serbia Bratislav Petkovic signed a cooperation program in the field of culture and art for 2012-2017. The document approved by the two ministries was signed after the talks at the National Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater of the Republic of Belarus. Thus, the countries agreed to develop contacts in the field of music and theater, cinematography, library, museum and exhibition prorgams, and protection of the historical-cultural heritage. According to the head of the Belarusian ministry Pavel Latushko, the signing of the programs have actually formalized the relations which have lately been particularly vibrant. The minister recalled that in 2010 the Minsk International Film Festival Listapad welcomed renowned Serbian Director Emir Kusturica as guest of honor, who received one of the festival main awards - special prize of the head of State “For the preservation and development of traditions of spirituality in cinema.” In addition, last year a cooperation agreement was signed between the theaters of the two countries. In 2012, the agreement was sealed between the national libraries. Not so long ago Belarus hosted a concert by the musician and composer Goran Bregovic. Belarus takes an active part in various festivals in Serbia while Serbian representatives participate in the International Art Festival Slavonic Bazaar in Vitebsk, the International Choreography Festival Sozhsky Karagod. “All the abovementioned testifies to successful bilateral cooperation. For the Culture Ministry it is important to create the corresponding legal framework. The program signed today will promote further mutual work,” Pavel Latushko noted. Mr Bratislav Petkovic added that he views Belarus as a brotherly country. The two countries have a lot to learn from each other in what concerns culture, he said. “Belarus invests a lot in its cultural sector, and its Bolshoi Theater is one of the best I have ever seen,” the Serbian minister said. The Serbian official will stay in Belarus until 31 October. He is expected to meet with Vice Premier Anatoly Tozik and First Deputy Information Minister Lilia Ananich. Bratislav Petkovic will also visit a number of cultural establishments, objects of the historical and cultural heritage of the country: the National Library of Belarus, the Belarusian State Circus, the national historical and cultural museum-reserve Nesvizh, the museum of crafts and technologies Dudutki. БЕЛТА
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