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2025-04-14 17:19
Iran advances cultural diplomacy at UAE investment forum
TEHRAN – Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has emphasized the strategic significance of Iran’s participation in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025, held last week in the United Arab Emirates. In a recent statement, the minister described the event as a vital platform for advancing Iran’s cultural diplomacy and promoting the country’s rich civilizational identity on the global stage.
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2025-04-04 17:09
Iranian tourism ministry seeks to expand international outreach
TEHRAN– Iran’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey, has highlighted ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts to enhance tourism and facilitate travel for Iranian expatriates and foreign visitors.
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2024-12-03 18:09
Minister underlines marine tourism, soft power and global ties
TEHRAN - In a televised interview on Monday evening, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism, shared insights into the nation’s tourism strategy, highlighting recent achievements and ambitious goals for the future.
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2024-11-22 17:18
Iran ready to restore Azerbaijan’s historical sites, says tourism minister
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has announced Iran’s readiness to assist Azerbaijan in the restoration of its historical sites.
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2024-11-13 17:50
By Afshin Majlesi
National handicrafts exhibit opens in Tehran amid calls for cultural, economic synergy
TEHRAN - Iran’s 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition opened today in Tehran amid calls for cultural preservation and economic strength.
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2024-11-08 15:46
By Afshin Majlesi
Tourism minister inaugurates multi-storey bazaar of handicrafts in Shiraz
SHIRAZ- In a grand ceremony on Thursday evening, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, officially inaugurated the Art Bazaar of Shiraz, amid hopes to promote traditional handicrafts and visual arts in the ancient city.
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2024-10-29 22:12
Tourism minister stresses combating Iranophobia
TEHRAN- On Monday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri highlighted the priorities of the ministry, stating, “To revitalize the tourism industry and attract more visitors, combating Iranophobia is our main concern.”
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2024-07-26 17:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran’s tourism shifts: former deputy minister shares insights
TEHRAN - The international tourism scene has shown a remarkable recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the story seems somewhat different when it comes to Iran.
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2024-07-21 17:34
By Afshin Majlesi
Opportunities and challenges awaiting new minister of tourism and cultural heritage
As Iran stands on the cusp of forming its new cabinet, journalists and experts are urgently calling for the selection of a highly capable and adept minister to lead the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2024-06-26 17:57
Private investments to turn new chapter in Khansar’s tourism
TEHRAN – The private sector has invested about 40 million dollars in Khansar’s tourism in three years, positioning it as a potential tourism hub in western Isfahan, said the tourism minister.
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2023-12-22 17:40
Inauguration of sturgeon fishery museum celebrates Iran’s aquatic heritage
TEHRAN – On Thursday, Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami opened a fishery museum dedicated to sturgeon fish during his visit to Ashuradeh, which is the country’s sole island in the Caspian Sea.
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2023-09-26 18:01
Iran has identified 200 tangible and intangible properties worth UNESCO label
TEHRAN—Some 200 tangible and intangible properties have been recognized across Iran that are worth UNESCO label, said Ali Darabi, the deputy for cultural heritage at Iran’s tourism ministry.
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2023-09-01 17:56
Tehran eyes closer tourism ties with China
TEHRAN—Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian has called for closer tourism ties with China, Mehr reported on Friday.
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2023-08-28 18:13
Arbaeen trek opens new opportunities for Kermanshah tourism, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the long Arbaeen trek should be embraced as a new opportunity for Kermanshah province
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2023-07-23 18:44
Iran to form steering council dedicated to medical tourism
TEHRAN – The Iranian ministers of tourism, health, and foreign affairs have decided to establish a steering council tasked to buttress the medical tourism sector of the Islamic Republic.
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2023-07-07 19:01
Tourism minister visits ancient Kharanaq, urges restoration of its mud-brick fortress
TEHRAN – On Thursday, Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami paid a visit to the ancient town of Kharanaq, where he called for restoration work to be commenced on its mud-brick fortress.
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2023-02-08 23:32
Iran can emerge as major destination, tourism minister says
TEHRAN – Iran has the potential to be one of the world’s most important tourism hubs if it is provided with the minimum number of resources that it needs, the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister has said.
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2023-01-25 19:15
Tourism minister calls on Treasury of National Jewels to reopen doors to museumgoers
TEHRAN – It is time for the Treasury of National Jewels to open its doors to the public, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said.
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2023-01-11 18:17
Tourism minister cuts ribbon on tourist complex
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami inaugurated a tourist complex during his visit to the northwestern city of Shabestar in East Azarbaijan province.
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2022-11-11 18:13
Hormozgan holds potential to turn into tourism hub
TEHRAN –Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan has considerable potential to become one of the tourism hubs of the country, the tourism minister has said.
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2022-08-14 21:23
Tourism minister hails suspension bridge as iconic destination in Ardabil province
TEHRAN–The suspension bridge of Hir in Ardabil province is a tourism icon of the northwestern province, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said.
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2022-06-07 19:37
Practical handicrafts still untapped potential, Iran tourism minister says
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami believes many Iranian handicrafts have untapped potential for becoming practical.
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2022-06-05 22:01
Tourism minister appoints new deputy for handicrafts
TEHRAN – Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami appointed a new deputy for handicrafts on June 1.
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2022-02-27 21:43
ECO ministers invited to inaugurate “Sari 2022” in mid-March
TEHRAN – Ministers and representatives from the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) have been invited to attend the inauguration ceremony of the “Sari 2022” in the northern Iranian city on March 17 and 18.