Ilam, Karbala to hold joint handicrafts expo in Iraq
A preliminary agreement has been reached between the governors of Ilam Province and Karbala to hold a joint handicrafts and tourism exhibition in Iraq in the near future, according to the director general of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization of Ilam Province.
Farzad Sharifi stated that the agreement was reached during an official visit to Iraq by the Governor of Ilam and an accompanying delegation, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation between the two regions, according chtn.ir.
He noted that the delegation met with the Governor of Karbala, Nassif Jassim Al-Khattabi, and engaged in detailed discussions on strategies to enhance cooperation in the fields of culture, tourism, and handicrafts.
Sharifi added that it was agreed the exhibition would be organized with a focus on the capabilities and capacities of Ilam Province, an approach that was warmly welcomed by the Iraqi side.
He further stated that Al-Khattabi expressed full readiness to provide comprehensive support and utilize all available resources to ensure the successful organization of the exhibition. He described the initiative as a significant step toward promoting the cultural, tourism, and handicrafts potentials of Ilam Province at the international level.
Sharifi emphasized that holding such an exhibition could play a key role in strengthening cultural diplomacy, enhancing bilateral relations, and creating new economic opportunities for artists, craftsmen, and tourism stakeholders in Ilam Province.