TEHRAN- In a press convention held in Tehran on Saturday, Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili, highlighted Iran’s preparedness to have interaction in joint cultural, creative, media, and cinematic ventures with neighboring nations, significantly Turkey, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
Esmaeili acknowledged the importance of Turkey as an necessary regional companion when it comes to cultural ties, stating that the 2 nations have witnessed fruitful collaborations within the creative and media sectors in current instances.
Moreover, he underlined the shared cultural and civilizational heritage between Iran and Turkey, emphasizing the in depth cultural breadth encompassed by Iranian territory, which quite a few nations endorse as a part of their widespread legacy.
Addressing the topic of cultural interactions between Iran and Afghanistan, Esmaeili expressed the will to normalize relations within the realms of tradition, artwork, and media. Stressing the historic connections between the 2 nations, he firmly acknowledged that political borders shouldn’t create limitations to cultural trade between their respective populations.
Regarding Afghan artists, the Minister confirmed their full help of their artistic pursuits inside Iran.
Notably, collaborations within the media sector have already begun, fostering broader creative alliances, he added.
Furthermore, Esmaeili deemed the Kurdish areas of Iran and Iraq as a shared cultural sphere, expressing optimism about fostering profitable joint initiatives within the close to future.
The Minister additionally highlighted that the Islamic Republic has created a conducive surroundings for the return of Iranians residing overseas, reiterating that Iran belongs to each Iranian whose coronary heart beats for his or her homeland. Esmaeili emphasised that every citizen holds the proper to reside in Iran, and the federal government sees itself as their servant, bearing the duty to guard this entitlement.
Regarding the return of Iranian artists, Esmaeili revealed that there have been no unfulfilled requests.
Emphasizing the dedication to help the cultural, creative, and media neighborhood, Esmaeili affirmed that each Iranian, whether or not inside or exterior the nation, is served by the federal government.