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Iran, Italy to revive cultural ties through arts, heritage, and education: Official
In an interview with ISNA, Emami highlighted the historical significance of cultural exchanges between the two countries, particularly in the fields of archaeology, arts, and history.
Emami noted that while relations between Iran and Italy have been strained due to Italy’s current right-wing government, there are still opportunities for engagement with Italian civil society and academia.
He emphasized the importance of promoting Iranian arts, cultural heritage, and Iranology to foster greater understanding and cooperation.
To achieve this, Emami outlined several initiatives, including increasing museum and exhibition activities, promoting Iranian arts and handicrafts, and engaging with Iranian students and expatriates in Italy.
He also highlighted the significance of showcasing Iranian arts and culture in international events, such as the Venice Biennale, to counter “Iranophobia” and promote a more nuanced understanding of Iranian culture.
He added that one of the significant events that has taken place in collaboration with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts is that for the first time, a facsimile of ‘Baysunghur Shahnameh’ has been printed to promote Iran’s cultural heritage.
The Italian side has invested significant time and effort into producing it, which demonstrates the depth of interest, attention, and authenticity that Italy has for Iranian arts, literature, and written heritage.
Emami also emphasized the importance of academic exchange and research collaboration between Iran and Italy, particularly in the fields of social sciences and humanities.
He noted that the Iranian Cultural Center in Rome is working to increase cooperation with Italian academia and promote Iranian studies in Italy.