St. Petersburg - Ma'an - Palestinian Minister of Culture Imad Hamdan met with his Russian counterpart, Olga Lyubimova, in St. Petersburg, Russia, to discuss mechanisms to enhance joint cultural cooperation between the two countries. Minister Hamdan stressed the strength of Palestinian-Russian relations at various levels, especially with regard to the cultural aspect, stressing the need for continued cooperation between Palestine and Russia in all aspects, and the importance of supporting the cultural infrastructure in Palestine. Minister Hamdan thanked his Russian counterpart for receiving the Palestinian delegation and providing the opportunity to convey the message of the Palestinian people and their suffering, and the ongoing war of extermination in Gaza, during his speech that he delivered before dozens of ministers at the 10th International Forum of United Cultures. In turn, the Russian Minister confirmed Russia's continued support for the Palestinian people and interest in the cultural aspect, and Ru ssia's readiness to support the Palestinian people and Palestinian intellectuals, especially Palestinian children, expressing full readiness to receive Palestinian children in several projects to reduce the difficult psychological impact they are exposed to. The Russian Minister stressed the need to continue cooperation in the academic aspect and the readiness to accept Palestinian youth to receive education in Russian cultural institutes. Source: Maan News Agency