TEHRAN- Iran’s cultural attaché in Iraq and the Iraqi director general of the Department of Cultural Relations have announced the establishment of a joint cultural committee between the two nations. 

During a meeting in Baghdad, Gholam Reza Abazari emphasized the importance of implementing existing cultural agreements and expressed gratitude for the efforts made by both sides to ensure a successful Arbaeen Walk this year. 

The Iranian envoy also highlighted the necessity for the two countries to sign a memorandum of understanding regarding tourism and pilgrimage to the holy shrines in both countries.

The Iraqi official, Alaa Abo Al Hassan Al Alaak, highlighted six key areas for cultural cooperation such as children and adolescents, cinema and theater, visual arts exhibitions, books and publishing, fashion and clothing, and tourism. He expressed Iraq’s readiness to collaborate with Iran in these fields. 

After the meeting, Alaak announced the Iraqi ministry’s willingness to sign the cultural exchange program developed between the two countries.