Why it matters:
Yu’s remarks underscore how cultural and linguistic exchange can reinforce strategic ties between Iran and China, describing Iranology not just as an academic pursuit but as a diplomatic tool for fostering peace and cooperation.
The big picture:
The conference, hosted by the Iranology Foundation with support from the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization and major universities in Tehran, Shahid Beheshti, Shiraz, and Allameh Tabataba’i, brought together 50 Iranologists from 22 countries.
What she's saying:
Yu, with 16 years of experience in Iranology, argued that the discipline should not remain confined to libraries but serve as a tool for mutual understanding among nations.
She highlighted the deep civilizational ties between Iran and China, noting that the Silk Road was more than a trade route; it was a channel for cultural exchange.
Iranian astronomy, medicine, and music, she said, had a profound influence on Chinese culture.
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