The Ministry of Culture and Sport is the Department of the General State Administration responsible for:
(a) The promotion, protection and dissemination of Spanish historical heritage, State museums and the arts, books, reading and literary creation, cinematographic and audiovisual activities and State archives and libraries, the promotion and dissemination of culture in Spanish, and the promotion of cultural cooperation activities.
(b) The proposal and implementation of the Government ' s sports policy.
Likewise, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, this Department is responsible for international relations in the field of culture.
