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TEHRAN – The Iraqi Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Liwaa Sumaisem met Iranian cultural figures here on Sunday and discussed expansion of cultural relations.
Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Hosseini held talks with Sumaisem in his office and stressed on deepening bilateral cultural cooperation, the Culture Ministry reported in a press release on Monday.
Hosseini said Iran will cooperate with Al Iraqiya, the Iraqi public broadcaster and television network, to launch an office here in Tehran, “Over 120 foreign networks have offices in Iran and we are determined to collaborate with Iraq as well.”
He also asked the Iraqi officials to help promote the Persian language in Iraq even though it is currently being taught at two universities in Baghdad and Basra.
Sumaisem also met with Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Director Mohammad-Sharif Malekzadeh.
They both talked about facilitating issuing visas for Iranian pilgrims to help boost religious tourism.
Joint projects for restoration of historical monuments and retrieval of looted Iraqi historical items were also discussed during the meeting.
RM/YAW
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