Iran, Malaysia ink media collaboration deal to boost cultural ties
Iran and Malaysia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cultural and artistic ties through a focus on multimedia technology.
Iran’s cultural attaché in Malaysia, Habib-Reza Arzani, announced the signing of the MoU with Malaysia’s Multimedia University (MMU), which he said would pave the way for enhanced cooperation in the fields of culture and arts between the two countries, ILNA reported.
According to Arzani, MMU is Malaysia’s first private university to be recognized for its achievements in IT and multimedia, and has a strong reputation in animation, short films, and visual arts. The university, he said, is a pioneering center for entrepreneurship with a focus on multimedia technology, offering courses in telecommunications, multimedia, computer science, digital arts management, animation, information technology, and software development.
Arzani emphasized the importance of developing media cooperation between Iran and Malaysia, citing the two countries’ shared religious, cultural, and public diplomacy ties.
He noted that the MoU aims to promote cultural and artistic exchanges, including the organization of cultural events, workshops, and exhibitions, as well as student and faculty exchanges in the fields of arts and culture.
The agreement, signed by Arzani and MMU President Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, also includes plans to co-host a festival of Iranian films, with a special guest appearance by a renowned Iranian filmmaker. The event will feature a screening of the filmmaker’s work, followed by a discussion and critique session with students and faculty.
Arzani emphasized the crucial role of media in promoting culture and civilization, and highlighted the importance of leveraging this opportunity to showcase Iran’s rich Islamic culture.