Cultural diplomacy can help all-out cooperation: Official
Iran’s Deputy Culture Minister for Arts Affairs Mahmoud Salari emphasized the significance of cultural diplomacy in fostering comprehensive cooperation.
He made the statement during the regional conference of cultural attachés of the Islamic Republic of Iran in neighboring countries, ICRO reported.
Salari stated that cultural diplomacy, especially with neighboring nations, serves as a strategy for enhancing political, economic, and social ties.
On October 7, Iran’s Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili also highlighted the influential role of cultural power and its global resonance in cultural discussions.
He stressed the importance of family values as a common human heritage that unites nations.
Esmaeili also announced the dispatch of cultural attachés to Latin American countries and the renewed focus on the Latin American region within Iran’s diplomatic efforts.
Regarding Syria and Palestine, Esmaeili mentioned active engagement and upcoming visits to strengthen cultural ties with these nations.
In the past two years, Iran has been highly active in the realm of cultural diplomacy, particularly through the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO). These efforts have resulted in increased interactions with cultural authorities of neighboring countries, he noted.
Esmaeili pointed out successful agreements and collaborations with Middle Eastern, Caucasian, and neighboring countries from the south of the Persian Gulf.
Numerous ministerial interactions, reciprocal visits, and regional and bilateral conferences have contributed to the expansion of cultural diplomacy, the minister continued.
The minister also highlighted the growth of Iran’s cultural activities abroad, including joint film productions, cultural exchange events, and the signing of new cultural, artistic, and media agreements.
These efforts aim to facilitate cooperation across various sectors, including politics and economics.
Organized by ICRO, the conference began on October 7 and will continue until October 12, to strengthen cultural ties within the region.