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TEHRAN – In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Iran\u2019s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, met with Uzbekistan\u2019s Ambassador to Iran, Fariddin Nasriev, on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The meeting, held at the minister\u2019s office in Tehran, focused on strengthening cooperation in the areas of tourism, cultural heritage, and handicrafts.<\/p>\n
During the meeting, Salehi-Amiri emphasized the Iranian government\u2019s strategic policy of fostering stronger ties with neighboring countries. \u201cThe foundation of this important journey is the resolute will of embassies and ambassadors,\u201d he noted, highlighting the critical role of diplomatic efforts in forging closer connections.<\/p>\n
Salehi-Amiri also referred to his recent meeting with Aziz Abdukhakimov, Uzbekistan\u2019s Deputy Prime Minister, where the two sides agreed to sign a comprehensive memorandum of understanding. Central to this agreement is the establishment of a joint technical tourism committee aimed at increasing tourist exchanges and deepening cultural interactions between the two nations, the minister said.<\/p>\n
Initiatives to boost tourism<\/strong><\/p>\n The Iranian minister outlined several initiatives to enhance tourism collaboration. These include increasing flight frequencies between the two countries, engaging in discussions with Uzbek airline companies, and fostering partnerships between travel agencies in Iran and Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n These measures, Salehi-Amiri stated, are critical to boosting mutual tourism and strengthening the cultural bonds shared by the two nations.<\/p>\n Shared heritage and joint celebrations<\/strong><\/p>\n Salehi-Amiri underscored the rich shared cultural heritage of Iran and Uzbekistan, pointing to six jointly inscribed intangible cultural assets on UNESCO\u2019s list of intangible cultural heritage.<\/p>\n These include Nowruz, the traditional musical instrument Rubab, illumination art (Tazhib), the Iftar tradition, sericulture and silk weaving, and miniature painting.<\/p>\n Moreover, the minister proposed hosting joint festivals to highlight these cultural connections, noting that such events could serve as a bridge to familiarize the peoples of both countries with their shared history and attractions.<\/p>\n \u201cIncreasing the number of tourists and strengthening people-to-people ties can bring about transformative changes in cultural and political relations,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Expanding collaborative efforts<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to tourism, Salehi-Amiri highlighted other areas for potential collaboration.<\/p>\n These include joint archaeological excavations and restoration projects, expanding health tourism, organizing shared handicrafts exhibitions, and exchanging expertise between artisans of the two nations.<\/p>\n Ambassador’s view <\/strong><\/p>\n Ambassador Nasriev reciprocated Iran\u2019s enthusiasm for closer ties, expressing Uzbekistan\u2019s readiness to help facilitate Iranian travelers\u2019 entry into the country.<\/p>\n According to CHTN, the envoy, for his part, welcomed the proposal to establish a joint technical tourism committee and expressed optimism about fostering partnerships with Iranian travel agencies and airlines.<\/p>\n The meeting between Salehi-Amiri and Nasriev represents a pivotal step in enhancing regional integration and cultural diplomacy between Tehran and Tashkent.<\/p>\n AM<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n