Why it matters:
The event drew strong public interest and was seen as a significant step toward deepening cultural collaboration between Tehran and Astana, fostering public diplomacy and lasting ties between the two peoples.
The big picture:
The ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including Ontalap Onalbaiyev, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Iran, Senior Advisor to the Minister and Head of International Relations and Public Diplomacy Center at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Hojatollah Ayoubi, and Reza Salehi Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage.
What he's saying:
Minister Salehi Amiri emphasized that organizing cultural programs is a core mission of his ministry and proposed holding a similar event in Kazakhstan to further strengthen bilateral cultural cooperation.
“It is an honor that Iran and Kazakhstan recently submitted a joint dossier to UNESCO commemorating Farabi, resulting in the official recognition of this historical and cultural link. This successful experience serves as a valuable model for planning and implementing future joint cultural projects with other countries in the region. A similarly significant and inspiring achievement was previously realized with Nowruz,” the minister added.
"This is the miracle of culture and art, the miracle of music, and the miracle of shared heritage, a force that brings people together from different countries, embassies, and diverse tribes. Our shared heritage is our strength, and if we gather around it, I believe we can build a bridge for seeing one another, for speaking to one another, and for truly knowing each other," Hojatollah Ayoubi said.
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