Mohamad Mehdi Esmaeili

Iranian minister urges media to create hope for future days

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili, Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, says that the media activists should make hope for the coming days amid foes' attempt to target Iranians' hope and belief.

Iran proposes mechanism to document Israeli crimes

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Culture has urged the establishment of a specialized mechanism at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to precisely document crimes committed by Tel Aviv against Palestinians.

Culture min. hails Iranian media outlets for backing Gazans

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili has hailed the efforts of Iranian media outlets in supporting the oppressed people of Gaza.

Culture minister:

Over 3.7 mn books sold at TIBF

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili says that more than 3.7 million books were sold at the Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) this year.

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.

Iranian Minister of Culture:

Int’l exhibition of Quran biggest in Islamic world

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance has termed the Tehran-hosted International Exhibition of the Holy Quran a glorious event in the Islamic world.

Minister of Culture:

Iran eyes boosting cultural ties with Muslim states

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said that Iran aims to bolster cultural ties with Muslim countries.

Iran's Culture Min.: 

Iran, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan proud of Nezami

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said that Iran, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan are proud of Nezami Ganjavi.

Iran Culture Minister thanks Turkmenistan for hospitality

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance appreciated Turkmenistan for their warm hospitality and added that the roots of love for the culture and art of Iran were clear among the people of Turkmenistan.

Iran, Turkmenistan determined to bolster mutual ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said that holding Iran’s cultural week in Turkmenistan was sign of resolve on both sides to give a boost to bilateral ties.

Iran prepared to host Turkmenistan’s cultural week

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture has expressed Tehran’s readiness to host Turkmenistan’s cultural week.

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.

Iran's minister urges boosting ties with Arab, African states

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of the Islamic Republic of Iran has called for bolstering mutual ties with the Islamic, Arab and African countries.

Culture Minister:

Iran spearheads Muslim states in library numbers

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced the country’s considerable number of libraries, which shows Iran’s superiority among Muslim states.

Culture Minister:

Deep-rooted cultural ties bond Iran, Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 1 (MNA) – Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that deep-rooted cultural ties have bonded Iran and Tajikistan.

Iran’s cultural week underway in Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s cultural week is being held in Tajikistan from October 30 to November 6 to showcase Iranian cultural capacity.

Iran calls for developing relations with Turkey

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili said on Saturday that the policy of the 13th government is to develop relations with neighbors, especially Turkey.

Iran, Tajikistan to expand cultural cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili says that Iran is ready to expand cultural cooperation with Tajikistan.

Civilization, language unify ECO states: Iran culture min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 21(MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili said that civilization and language would lead to unifying ECO member states. 

Iran's Minister of Culture:

Syria goes through hardships in light of civilization

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili said on Wednesday that Syria goes through hardships relying on its deep civilizational roots.

Iran, Iraq to expand cultural ties, cooperation

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili said that Iran and Iraq have signed a joint statement on increasing the level of cultural interaction between the two countries.

Iran's Minister of Culture:

Imam Reza Festival 'opportunity for promoting Razavi culture'

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – International Imam Reza (AS) Festival is considered an opportunity for promoting Razavi culture, Iranian Minister of Culture Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili.

Culture Minister:

Local crew involved in making 'Holy Spider' to be punished

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili has said that the possible domestic elements who have backed the creation of the controversial movie "Holy Spider" will be punished.

Minister of Culture's message to IFFCY

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohamad-Mehdi Esmaeili, send a message to the 34th International Film Festival for Children and Youth (IFFCY) which was inaugurated on Friday.