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Iran, Armenia to boost cultural relations
Culture Desk
http://tehrantimes.com/arts-and-culture/106992-iran-armenia-to-boost-cultural-relations
On Line: 21 April 2013 15:34
In Print: Monday 22 April 2013
TEHRAN -- 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, the Persian service of IRNA reported on
Sunday.
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.
Culture Desk
http://tehrantimes.com/arts-and-culture/106992-iran-armenia-to-boost-cultural-relations
On Line: 21 April 2013 15:34
In Print: Monday 22 April 2013
TEHRAN -- 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, the Persian service of IRNA reported on
Sunday.
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.