The attendees were briefed on a number of art activities. Dr. Al-Toraifi also opened an exhibition of the Japanese companies in the Kingdom. In his speech, the minister of culture and information welcomed the attendees in this cultural meeting, which is compatible with the Kingdom Vision 2030, lauding Japan's heritage and civilization. "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's keenness of these cultural events emphasizes his support for culture which a civilizational anchor for the peoples and spread of peace،" Al-Toraifi said. He pointed out that a recent visit paid by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Japan reflects King Salman's determination to activate bonds of friendship, cooperation and strategic relations with Japan. Dr. Al-Toraifi also hailed a visit paid by the Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, to Japan in which the Joint Group of the Saudi-Japanese Vision 2030 was established. Then, the attendees watched a number of activities at the theater of King Fahd Culture, including a performance of Japan Festival Orchestra which is the most important activity in this cultural event. A number of princes, ministers, ambassadors of the brotherly and friendly countries to the Kingdom and a group of male and female intellectuals attended the opening ceremony. --SPA 18:42 LOCAL TIME 15:42 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w376849