Culture Min: Iranians Praise Resistance Of Lebanese Nation

Beirut, July 3, IRNA – The visiting culture and Islamic guidance minister congratulated the anniversary of the great victory of resistance in the 33 Day War, saying that on one hand it led to unity of various Lebanese tribes and on the other praised by the Iranian nation. Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini made the comment in a meeting with the Lebanese Information Dissemination Minister Walid al-Daouq on Tuesday. He referred to the organizing of and Exclusive Economic Exhibition of the Islamic Republic and the Iran Culture Week in Lebanon presently, reiterating, “Such activities can serve as practical steps aimed at implementing the articles of the signed letters of agreement between the two countries.” Hosseini also announced Iran’s readiness and support for hosting the Lebanon Culture Week in Tehran. Referring to the joint production of such full length feature movies as the ’33 Days’ and ‘A Rope Closer than the Neck Vein’, which focus on the Jihadi endeavors of the Lebanese Muslim combatants, said, “These movies are the fruit of cooperation between the two countries artists and cinematographers and Iran is ready for taking full advantage of this atmosphere and cooperate in producing more joint films and serials, as well as holding the necessary training courses.” Daouq, on his part, welcomed Hosseini. Referring to the dynamic relations between both countries and Iran’s role in construction of Lebanon, Daoug expressed hope that with the continuation of the visits of various delegations and joint activities, the interests of both nations would be preserved.