Iran’s Culture minister: Iran and China are two strategic partners

Mohammad Mahdi Esmaeili pointed out the expansion of cultural relations between the two countries: "We intend to deep joint cultural activities along with the political activities."

He said: “We believe that Iran's membership in Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS and using the cultural capacities of the member countries can be the basis for holding cultural and artistic festivals”.

Inviting the China's Minister of Culture and Tourism to visit Tehran, Esmaeili said: “We hope the trip will help deepen joint cultural and artistic activities.”

 

Lu Yingchuan, Chinese vice minister of culture and tourism said: I really wanted to see Iran up close; I thank you for your hospitality and kindness, and we hope that this trip will expand bilateral tourism and cultural cooperation.

 He added: “China and Iran are two ancient civilizations with a long history of friendship, and cultural exchange is always important to both sides”.

Referring to the three consecutive Chinese Film Weeks in Iran in 2019, all well received by the Iranians, Lu Yingchuan said: “Holding such cultural and artistic events shows the depth of cultural relations between the two countries”.

Mohammad Khazaei, the head of the cinema organization, said: "We have friendly relations with China, and many films from China have always been screened in our festivals."                                                                                                                    

The head of the National Film Administration of China also said: "The field of film and filmmaking is an important part of the cultural cooperation between the two countries, and we are ready to interact in this field."

Iranian Deputy Culture Minister Farshad Mehdipour also said in the meeting: "We are grateful for China's humane stance on the Gaza conflict and we hope to deepen these activities in these areas."

Lu Yingchuan also invited the Iranian minister to visit China and said:  "Iran's joining the BRICS and Shanghai agreements will be effective in expanding the relations between the two sides."

As the head of a delegation ,Yingchuan  has traveled to Iran for participating  in the second joint Iran-China Culture Committee.