Culture Minister Helmy Namnam said on Tuesday 19/1/2016 that Cairo and Beijing agreed on building an opera house in Luxor as a symbol for the strong relations linking both countries.

The minister made the remarks during a meeting with his visiting Chinese counterpart Luo Shugang in Luxor.

The ministers discussed preparations for the opening ceremony of the 2016 Sino-Egyptian Culture Year, which marks the 60th anniversary of joint diplomatic relations.

The celebration is scheduled to be held at Luxor Temple.

MENA