Why it matters:
Serbia's support for Iran's positions and the multifaceted relations between the two countries have strengthened their ties. This was highlighted when the wife of Serbia's president participated in the World's "Influential Women" Congress in Tehran on January 20, 2023.
The big picture:
The Association of Iran's Friends, according to its founding statement, is a voluntary, non-governmental, and non-profit association composed of Serbian citizens and aims to develop friendly relations and cooperation between the Iranian and Serbian nations, among other goals.
- Preserving the historical, scientific, cultural, and artistic characteristics of both nations, cooperating with scientific institutions to study Serbian-Iranian relations.
- Supporting the study of the history of Serbia and Iran.
- Boosting national identity, values, and achievements.
- Improve communications between organizations, institutions, and individuals in Iran and Serbia.
- Encouraging conditions to implement joint scientific, cultural, and humanitarian projects.
- Supporting the most valuable achievements of both nations in science, culture, and...
- Supporting the development of trade and economic relations between Serbia and Iran.
- Promoting cultural exchange between the two countries and encouraging the development and promotion of tourism.
What they are saying:
Amir Pourpezashk, Cultural Counselor of Iran, praised the establishment of the Association during a meeting with the Board of Directors, calling it a result of the members' will, love, and interest in Iran. He stated that today marks a great day and a turning point in the cultural relations between the two countries.
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