India and Colombia Sign Cultural Exchange Programme for the Years 2012-2016

India and Colombia here today signed a Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) for the Years 2012-2016. Secretary Culture Smt. Sangita Gairola signed the CEP from the Indian side and Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs (Multilateral) Ms. Patti Londono Jaramillo from Colombian side. The CEP was signed in conformity with the provision established in the Cultural Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Colombia, signed in Bogota on 22 May 1974.

The CEP covers areas such as Cultural Heritage, Museums, Archives, Exhibitions, Scenic Arts, Visual Arts, Cinematography, Radio and Television, Music, Libraries, Book and Literature, Creative Industries and Editorial Industry for cooperation. Both the countries shall contribute to the exchange and cooperation between institutions and organizations that are in charge of cultural affairs, as well as amongst cultural creators, researchers and cultural agents of the two countries.

During the implementation of the programme, both the countries, pursuant to their budgetarial and financial possibilities, shall exchange visits of cultural delegations in order to approach both the countries through the reciprocal knowledge of their values. Both the countries have agreed to establish a joint working group to supervise the implementations of their programme. The group shall meet alternately in India and in Colombia when determine by both the countries.