Iran, Armenia to boost cultural relations

TEHRAN,April 22(MNA) -- Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Hosseini and Minister of Culture of the Republic of Armenia Hasmik Poghosyan discussed the expansion of cultural relations during a meeting in Yerevan on Thursday. The ministers signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), on the basis of which Iran and Armenia will be increasing their collaboration on art, culture and cinema. Hosseini said that Iran is ready to hold courses on the Persian language and cultural festivals across Armenia and added that organizing the programs will help the two nations gain an understanding of each other’s cultures. Armenian Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received Hosseini on Friday. In addition, they both discussed the opportunities to broadcast Iranian films on Armenian state television and private channels. Hosseini who arrived in Yerevan on Thursday at the head of the delegation also met Armenian Vice Prime Minister Armen Gevorgyan on Saturday and talked about bilateral relationships. Providing more facilities for Iranian students studying in Armenian universities as well as boosting cultural relations were also discussed in this meeting.