Iran, Tajikistan discuss expanding cultural ties
IRNA – In a meeting between Iranian officials and Tajikistan Ambassador to Tehran Nizamuddin Zohidi, both sides discussed the expansion of cultural and tourism ties.
On the sidelines of the “Ardabil 2023” event, Zohidi and Ardabil Governor General Seyyed Hamed Ameli held talks to develop the bilateral ties.
The Tajik envoy said that in the near future, Ardabil and one of Tajikistan’s cities will sign a sisterhood agreement.
Speaking about the Sheikh Safiuddin Ardabili complex, Zohidi said that it is one of the most remarkable achievements of Iran in the field of history and tourism.
Ardabil is of great significance in terms of its picturesque nature, tourism attractions and hospitality of its citizens, the envoy noted.
The two countries have several cultural and historical commonalities, the Iranian official said, urging the need to promote economic ties and relations between the municipality of Ardabil and Tajikistan’s municipalities.
Speaking on literary and cultural commonalities between the two countries, Ameli asked the provincial officials to prepare the ground for holding poetry nights with Tajik poets.
In 2019, Sari in Mazandaran Province and Ardabil were selected as the tourism capitals of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) for 2022 and 2023, respectively.
The event aims to introduce Ardabil’s tourist attractions and promote the province on an international scale.