TEHRAN Irans Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has proposed a cultural exchange initiative between Iran and Tajikistan, emphasizing the function of artists, social networks influencers, and public figures in promoting tourism and cultural ties.The proposition was made throughout a meeting with Jamshed Juma-Khonzoda, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Tajikistan, on the second day of the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition.Salehi-Amiri highlighted the deep-rooted cultural connections in between the two countries, describing them as one nation with two governments, and reaffirmed Irans commitment to enhancing relations with Tajikistan.We have a lot of factors to collaborate with Tajikistan, Salehi-Amiri specified, underscoring the large cultural and historic resemblances between the two nations.
He noted that efforts are underway to increase the number of Iranian travelers checking out Tajikistan from 8,000 to 100,000, with the possibility of more growth.The Iranian minister also mentioned the significance of infrastructure enhancements, consisting of increasing flights between the two countries.
He highlighted the use of social media to display the tourism capacity of both countries and revealed plans for marketing Tajikistans destinations on Irans nationwide media.Among the crucial initiatives gone over were the organization of cultural and creative events, including a Cultural Week and Dushanbe Cultural Nights in Tehran.
In addition, both sides settled on hosting reciprocal handicrafts exhibits to enhance the bond in between artists from Iran and Tajikistan.Juma-Khonzoda, in action, expressed enthusiasm for Salehi-Amiris proposals, acknowledging that cultural cooperation might substantially boost tourist in between the two countries.
He noted that his check out to the Tehran exhibit enabled him to check out Irans tourist capacity and engage with the economic sector, leading the way for deeper collaboration.In addition, Salehi-Amiri and Juma-Khonzoda signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formalize their dedication to advancing tourist cooperation.
The contract aims to strengthen financial and cultural ties, highlighting the abundant natural and historic heritage of both nations while fostering shared tourism development.AM