Riyadh, Mar 19, 2019, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, who is also Chairman of the Council of Economic Affairs and Development, chaired at Al-Yamamah Palace here today a meeting of the Council of Economic Affairs and Development. During the meeting, the Council reviewed a number of economic and developmental issues and took necessary recommendations, including a presentation of the Ministry of Culture with regard to a draft national strategy for culture (updated) in light of discussions of the council held on 03 March 2019. The council was briefed on the current situation of the culture sector and national identification, governance of bodies and sub-sectors and portfolio of cultural initiatives in addition to the required support for achievement. --SPA 18:51 LOCAL TIME 15:51 GMT 0019 www.spa.gov.sa/w1068515