Iran, Russia sign MoU to enhance cultural, scientific collaboration
In a formal meeting, the National Library and Archives of Iran and the Russian State Library signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding mutual cultural and scientific cooperation between the two institutions.
The agreement was formalized during a meeting between Gholamreza Amirkhani, the Head of the National Library and Archives of Iran, and Vadim Duda, the Director General of the Russian State Library, IRNA reported.
During the meeting, both parties discussed the expansion of their cooperation in various fields, including cultural, scientific, and research areas. They emphasized the importance of multifaceted cooperation in different contexts.
Duda highlighted the significance of fostering cultural values across countries, stating, “A platform for the exchange of cultural values among countries has been provided, so that cultural narratives can resonate positively and equally with each other.”
He also addressed the exchange of valuable items in contact with the historical treasures of Iran in the Russian State Library and a program for transferring copies from Russia to the National Library of Iran.
Amirkhani, welcoming the proposals from the Russian State Library, stressed the importance of this cooperation, saying, “This memorandum of understanding will not only strengthen the cultural and scientific relations between Iran and Russia but can also serve as a model for expanding cooperation on a global scale and among BRICS countries.”
Key aspects of the memorandum include the exchange of scientific and cultural resources, organizing joint literary and cultural events, and developing research projects at the bilateral level. Within the framework of this memorandum, both parties agreed to facilitate the exchange of specialists for work on historical documents and the development of cataloging and digitization of archives.