The Ministry of Culture (Arabic: وزارة الثقافة) is a government ministry office of the Syrian Arab Republic, responsible for cultural affairs in Syria.[1]
وزارة الثقافة | |
Agency overview | |
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Formed | 1958 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Syria |
Headquarters | Damascus |
Minister responsible | |
Website | www.moc.gov.sy |
The ministry was created during the union with Egypt in the name of the Ministry of Culture and National Guidance, and it was officially renamed the Ministry of Culture in 2014 according to Law 31.[2]
The ministry was headed by Dr. Lubanah Mshaweh since August 30, 2020.
Organisation scheme:[3]
The Ministry of Culture works to achieve the following objectives:[12]
The Ministry performs the following tasks:
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