The Tunisian Ministry of Cultural Affairs and the Omani Ministry of Heritage and Tourism signed yesterday, Wednesday, an executive program for the restoration of historical monuments and the preservation of archaeological sites, stated the Tunisian Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

The agreement was signed by Tunisian Minister of Cultural Affairs, Hayet Guettat Guermazi and the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Tunisia, Hilal Abdullah Al Sinani.

Under the terms of this newly signed agreement, the National Institute of Heritage (INP) will send a team to the Sultanate of Oman that is composed of an expert in historical architecture, engineers and specialized Tunisian restorers to restore some historical monuments in accordance with international standards and respecting the architectural and urbanistic aspect of the sites, according to the Tunisian Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

The Tunisian Minister said that the signing of this executive program is the result of the fruitful cooperation between the two countries, recalling that several heritage restoration projects have been carried out in Oman in the past.

For his part, the Omani Ambassador stressed his country's willingness to further develop cooperation with Tunisia, particularly with the Tunisian  Ministry of Cultural Affairs, in the field of restoration of various monuments such as ancient forts, mosques and archaeological sites.