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Iran, Burkina Faso seek to work together on handicraft sector
Burkina Faso’s Ambassador to Tehran, Mohammadi Kaboureh, met with Maryam Jalali, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts for Traditional Arts, in Tehran to discuss their countries’ relationship and shared interests, Mehr News Agency reported.
Jalali highlighted the similarities between the artists in both countries and underscored the importance of exchanging experiences in training and marketing.
She mentioned the global significance of the art economy and said that Iran’s participation in the 17th African International Handicrafts Exhibition in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, presents a great opportunity to strengthen ties and share experiences.
The meeting also covered topics such as collaboration in experience-based tourism, leveraging the skills of Iranian artists in jewelry and textiles, organizing cultural weeks in Burkina Faso, and cooperating in marketing efforts.
Ambassador Kaboureh expressed hope that relations between Iran and Burkina Faso would grow stronger in the field of handicrafts.
He invited Iranian artists and craftsmen to take part in the 17th International Exhibition of Handicrafts in Ouagadougou (SIAO), one of Africa’s largest handicraft events, which draws participants from more than 50 African countries. The event offers a valuable platform for showcasing Iranian
handicrafts.