Grateful to be a part of the Official World Crafts Council (WCC) Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic for World Nomad Games VI
On September 4, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic, Salkyn Sarnogoeva, met with the delegation of the World Crafts Council (WCC AISBL), headed by its President, Mr. Saad Al-Qaddoumi.
The meeting was attended by Carol Robertson Lopez (USA), Director of the North American Region of the World Crafts Council; Nik Faiz Nik Amin (Malaysia), National Entity Member of World Craft Council from Malaysia; Saltanat Amin kyzy Zhaparova (Kazakhstan), representative of the national member organization in Kazakhstan; and Harita Kapur (New Zealand), Associate Member of the World Crafts Council.
During the meeting, key points discussed included the preservation and development of traditional crafts, support for craftspeople, the promotion of national craftsmanship at the international level, as well as opportunities for exchange of knowledge and collaboration.
The Deputy Minister noted that the Kyrgyz Republic places particular emphasis on the development of traditional crafts, their preservation as an important part of the country’s cultural heritage, and strengthening their potential within the creative economy.
The discussions provided meaningful opportunities to expand international cooperation, support the participation of Kyrgyz craftspeople in international exhibitions and events, and implementation of joint projects in cooperation with the World Crafts Council. (WCC)
The World Crafts Council (WCC AISBL) was established in 1964 as an international organization working to preserve and develop traditional crafts, support craftspeople, and strengthen their cultural and economic conditions.
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