Iran VP urges global promotion of nation’s culture, civilization
In an effort to promote Iran’s cultural richness worldwide, Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini, the Vice-President for Parliamentary Affairs, emphasized the need for a proper representation of Iran’s religious teachings and ideals.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the first national award for outstanding international cultural research, held by Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) on March 5, Hosseini highlighted the importance of continuous innovation in the fields of culture and communication, ICRO reported.
He stressed the necessity of addressing social challenges through reading and research, asserting that knowledge knows no boundaries.
Hosseini called for a deeper exploration of cultural and civilizational aspects, expressing the hope that the ongoing cultural program initiated by the organization would persist to effectively introduce Iran’s cultural depth and current status to the world.
While acknowledging the importance of military strength as a deterrent, he emphasized the significance of “cultural power” in political and economic fields.
Mohammadreza Dehshiri, the Head of the Department of International Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged for a comprehensive approach in scientific research, combining in-depth studies in anthropology with practical applications geared towards problem-solving.
He cautioned against artificial dichotomies and invalid categorizations, urging a deep connection between cultural research and societal studies.
Dehshiri highlighted the value of historical oral discussions and called for the utilization of the experiences of cultural attachés and past managers in international cultural affairs.
Expressing hope that the award would stimulate more interest among researchers in cultural diplomacy and international cultural relations, Dehshiri envisioned the award as a catalyst for increased focus on cultural studies in the realm of international relations.