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AMBASSADOR: FESTIVAL OF IRANIAN FILM TO BE HELD IN YEREVAN
by Ashot Safaryan
Friday, October 17, 14:17
The Minister of Culture of Armenia Hasmik Poghosyan received the
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic
of Iran Mr. Mohammad Raiesi.
As press-service of the Ministry reported, welcoming the guest,
the RA Minister of Culture expressed her satisfaction and gratitude
to the Armenian-Iranian cultural relations, as well as work carried
out by Iran for the conservation of Armenian cultural heritage. Both
sides reaffirmed the importance of cultural heritage preservation and
willingness of the two sides to continue this process. They stressed
the importance of joint applications on the conservation of intangible
cultural heritage in the framework of the UNESCO projects. Minister
of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan said that progress has been made towards
the implementation of cooperation in the field of film production.
The parties touched upon the joint projects, dedicated to the 100th
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. RA Minister of Culture said
that in 2015 Armenia schedules to participate on a high level in
various undertakings to be held in Iran - festivals, exhibitions, book
fairs, etc. Ambassador Mohammad Raiesi expressed his gratitude for
the reception and said that soon Yerevan will host "The Iranian film
week". He added that the dance ensemble and chorus, which operate in
the structure of Atrpatakan Diocesan Council have expressed wish to
perform in Armenia. Their tour is planned in Syunik Region. Hasmik
Poghosyan highlighted the importance of the project, as it will
contribute to the development of cultural life in bordering areas. At
the end of the meeting RA Minister of Culture expressed the hope that
bilateral relations will continue on the high level.
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by Ashot Safaryan
Friday, October 17, 14:17
The Minister of Culture of Armenia Hasmik Poghosyan received the
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic
of Iran Mr. Mohammad Raiesi.
As press-service of the Ministry reported, welcoming the guest,
the RA Minister of Culture expressed her satisfaction and gratitude
to the Armenian-Iranian cultural relations, as well as work carried
out by Iran for the conservation of Armenian cultural heritage. Both
sides reaffirmed the importance of cultural heritage preservation and
willingness of the two sides to continue this process. They stressed
the importance of joint applications on the conservation of intangible
cultural heritage in the framework of the UNESCO projects. Minister
of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan said that progress has been made towards
the implementation of cooperation in the field of film production.
The parties touched upon the joint projects, dedicated to the 100th
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. RA Minister of Culture said
that in 2015 Armenia schedules to participate on a high level in
various undertakings to be held in Iran - festivals, exhibitions, book
fairs, etc. Ambassador Mohammad Raiesi expressed his gratitude for
the reception and said that soon Yerevan will host "The Iranian film
week". He added that the dance ensemble and chorus, which operate in
the structure of Atrpatakan Diocesan Council have expressed wish to
perform in Armenia. Their tour is planned in Syunik Region. Hasmik
Poghosyan highlighted the importance of the project, as it will
contribute to the development of cultural life in bordering areas. At
the end of the meeting RA Minister of Culture expressed the hope that
bilateral relations will continue on the high level.
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