Cultural Cooperation

Culture min.:

Iran, Turkey should benefit from common cultural potentials

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Abbas Salehi said that Iran and Turkey have a lot in common when it come to culture, adding that the common cultural ground should be benefitted from.

President Pezeshkian:

Need to introduce Iran-Turkmenistan common literary treasures

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need for introducing the common literary treasures and outstanding figures between Iran and the Republic of Turkmenistan.

Iran-Armenia handicraft, tourism, culinary festival kicks off

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – The third edition of NAVASARD Festival started between Iran and Armenia themed “Culture, Tourism, Culinary, and Handicrafts”.

Late Imam Khomeini commemorated in Pakistan's Karachi

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – A ceremony was held in the Pakistani city of Karachi Sunday to commemorate the 35th death anniversary of the late Imam Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Revolution.

Cultural interaction good chance to boost ties: Saudi envoy

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud Al-Enezi says cultural interaction is one of the best opportunities to improve bilateral relations between Riyadh and Tehran.

Bricsik leopard selected as BRICS Games mascot

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Bricsik the leopard has been chosen as the mascot of the BRICS Games to be held in Kazan from 11 to 24 June.

Iran says ready to host Saudi cultural week

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour has said that Tehran is ready to host Saudi Arabia’s cultural week.

Iranian cultural official:

Frankfurt Book Fair authorities interested in Tehran fair

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – An Iranian cultural official has said that the authorities of the Frankfurt Book Fair have expressed their willingness to take part at the Tehran International Book Fair.

Culture, main pillar of peace dialogue, coexistence: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Speaking at the 7th Forum of Ancient Civilizations hosted by Iran on Thursday the Iranian foreign minister said that culture and cultural power are the main pillars of peace dialogue and coexistence

Culture Min.:

Iran praises L. America's countering against colonialism

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iran's Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister said that Iranians have always praised L. America's countering against colonialism and unilateralism.

Iran, Russia to launch centers for cultural activities

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The agreement on establishing centers for cultural activity between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation was approved by the representatives of the Iranian parliament.

Iran, Qatar discuss developing ties in cultural fields

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili met with Qatari Minister of Culture Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani and the President of Qatar National Library Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari.

Iran, Tajikistan discuss cultural cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – An Iranian cultural delegation is in the capital of Tajikistan to discuss bilateral cultural cooperation and visit the cultural and historical sites in the Central Asian country.

Iran minister stress boosting cultural coop with Iraq, Kuwait

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaili in meetings with Iraqi and Kuwaiti culture officials called for boosting cultural cooperation with these countries.

Iranian culture minister:

Ignoring spirituality leads to forming extremist groups

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Turning a blind eye to morality and spirituality has resulted in the formation of Takfiri and extremist groups in the world, Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said Monday.

Iran prioritizes cooperation with Islamic World: culture min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaili says that cooperation with the Islamic World is a priority for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Tehran hosting Vietnam Cultural Days

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The Vietnam Cultural Days is being held at the Iran Cinema Museum on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Iran and Vietnam.

Brazil hosting Iran’s photo Exhibition, film week

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – On the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between Iran and Brazil, an Iranian photo exhibition is being held in Brasilia.

Iran, Russia sign MoU for film production, joint events

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Farabi Cinema Foundation and the Union of Cinematographers of the Russian Federation signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of film production and holding of joint events.

Iran, Qatar officials stress strengthening cultural diplomacy

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The Minister of Culture of the State of Qatar stressed the necessity of strengthening cultural and public diplomacy between Iran and Qatar, as well as bringing the two nations closer through culture and art.

Iran envoy describes JCPOA as EU foreign policy achievement

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Madrid said that the JCPOA should be considered the only great and effective experience in the EU foreign policy, urging the bloc to revive it by finalizing the removal of sanctions on Iran.

Iranian cultural official:

Joint cultural exchanges program with Serbia almost finalized

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – The head of the Islamic Culture and Communication Organization Mehdi Imanipour has said that the joint cultural exchanges program with Serbia is being finalized to be signed by the two sides soon.

IRIB chief in Lebanon to expand cultural ties

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Iran's national broadcaster, Peyman Jebelli has traveled to Lebanon on a trip aimed at the expansion of cultural relations with the brotherly country.

Iran, Russia sign agreement to expand tourism cooperation

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have signed an agreement for the enhancement of tourism cooperation.

Iran to host ECO states' culture ministers conference

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran is set to host the upcoming conference in which the culture ministers of ECO member states will take part.

Iran, Georgia stress developing cultural, scientific coop.

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iranian and Georgian cultural officials stressed the need for developing the Tehran-Tbilisi cooperation in the fields of science and culture.

Iran, China stress expanding cultural, tourism cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranian and Chinese cultural officials in a meeting stressed the expansion of Tehran-Beijing cooperation in the field of tourism and cultural heritage.

By granting scholarships;

Iran, China planning to spread Persian, Chinese languages

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Referring to Raeisi's recent visit to China, the Iranian deputy minister of science in international affairs said that plans have been made to spread the Persian and Chinese languages through granting scholarships.

Iranian, Indian officials ink cultural cooperation MoU

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Iranian and Indian officials in the field of publication and international book exhibitions signed a memorandum of understanding.

Iran Culture Minister: 

Cultural relations with Muslim countries Iran's top priority

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance has said establishing relations with Muslim countries is the country’s top priority.