TEHRAN - Ali Madawi, the chief of the Protocol Department at the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Mashhad, has paid a visit to the Great Museum of Khorasan.

He explored several exhibitions such as the ones showcasing ancient pottery and prehistoric rhytons, the museum’s director said on Wednesday.

Ali Safarnejad said the visit was part of an initiative to welcome the presence of Saudi Arabian pilgrims in Mashhad, CHTN reported.

Safarnejad expressed the museum's readiness to host joint exhibitions and cultural programs with other Muslim countries, highlighting the Khorasan Great Museum's status as one of the largest museums in West Asia.

Commenting on the museum’s significance, Madawi emphasized the importance of cultural collaborations between the cultural sectors of the two countries, particularly between their museums.

Mashhad is a traditional destination for travelers and pilgrims to visit the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Imam of the Shia Muslims.

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