Iran, Qatar discuss developing ties in cultural fields

The meetings took place on the sidelines of the 12th Conference of Ministers of Culture in the Islamic World in Doha.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to develop relations with Qatar in all fields, especially in the cultural field, Esmaeili told his Qatari counterpart.

Referring to the upcoming Palestine World Prize Literature 2024, he said that the event is an opportunity to show the cultural convergence of the Islamic world in support of the Palestinian issue.

The Qatari side announced his country’s readiness to participate in the world event.

Qatari minister also announced his country’s readiness to expand cultural relations with Iran and said that Doha is ready to host Iran’s cultural week.

During his meeting with the President of the Qatar National Library, Esmaeili emphasized the importance of developing cultural cooperation between Iranian and Qatari cultural centers and institutions.

Iran considers Qatar not only as a neighbor but also as a dear friend and brother country, he said.

“I am particularly interested in Iranian culture and literature, and Iranians played an important role in the development of Islamic culture and civilization,” Al-Kawari said.

He emphasized the expansion of cultural relations between Iran and Qatar.

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