ArmInfo. Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyed Reza Amiri, at a meeting with Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (MSCSS) Zhanna Andreasyan, who is on an official visit to the IRI, highly appreciated the steps taken to strengthen cultural ties between Armenia and Iran.
As reported by the press service of the MESCS of Armenia, Seyed Reza Amiri especially noted the concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra in Persepolis as an event of special historical significance that received wide resonance among the Iranian public.
He added that the concert was broadcast live on the Iranian Public Television and gathered thousands of viewers.
"This concert can be an important beginning for the restoration and development of cultural ties. Our archaeologists also noted that such large-scale events are rarely held in the Persepolis complex, so this step was important and unique, clearly demonstrating the historical and cultural ties of the two peoples," Seyed Reza Amiri emphasized.
Andreasyan, in turn, pointed to the friendly and historical ties that have developed between the two countries, emphasizing the great potential for developing relations.
She also highly appreciated the recent visit of the Iranian President to Armenia, which, according to the minister, further enriched the agenda of the strategic partnership of the two countries with new aspects.
"I am glad that one of the important components of this cooperation is culture, in the direction of which a number of joint documents have already been signed. The concert that took place is a vivid example of active intercultural interaction. I was very impressed by the exceptional historical and cultural values of both Shiraz and the Persepolis complex, where the presence of the Armenian community is also obvious. Such events contribute to the popularization of monuments, while maintaining the necessary caution and safety rules," Andreasyan said, expressing gratitude for the assistance provided in organizing the concert.
During the meeting, the parties also touched upon the important role of the Armenian community of Iran, especially noting the effective work of the Armenian Embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The parties highly appreciated the prospects for expanding cooperation between the two countries in the field of museums, silversmithing, crafts, as well as the restoration and preservation of monuments, emphasizing the need for experience exchange programs in these areas.
The issue of submitting joint applications for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List was discussed, and the issue of the Heritage List was touched upon in this regard. Touching upon the development of cooperation in the field of crafts, Andreasyan proposed organizing a joint exhibition of the Hovhannes Sharambeyan Museum of Folk Crafts and the Museum of the Islamic Republic of Iran. She also invited the Iranian side to participate in the annual "International Crafts Festival" organized by the RA MESCS, emphasizing the importance of the participation of Armenian craftsmen in similar festivals held in Iran.
The parties also discussed the possibilities of cooperation in the field of tourism. Andreasyan emphasized the important role of museum exhibitions in the development of tourism and proposed to highlight the historical presence of Armenia in Iran during the exhibitions planned in Yerevan.
The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Iran noted that Armenia is one of the priority destinations for Iranian tourism.
Andreasyan invited her Iranian counterpart to take part in the international conference "Cultural Crossroads", which will be held in Yerevan on November 26-28 and will be dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
During the meeting, other issues of mutual interest were also discussed, areas of cooperation were outlined, and bilateral readiness for active actions to strengthen ties and implement new initiatives was expressed.
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