Salehi made the remarks on Tuesday during a meeting with Armenia’s Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, Zhanna Andreasyan, who is on an official visit to Iran while accompanied by a delegation.
Referring to the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra’s celebration of its 100th anniversary with a special performance at the World Heritage Site of Persepolis, he said that the event indicates the convergence of the deep historical relations between the two countries.
He said the Persepolis event has provided an opportunity for Armenia to have a stronger presence in Iranian cinema programs, adding, “We are also ready to attend Armenian film festivals and other cinema events such as film weeks.”
Salehi also touched on high-level visits between the two sides, including the recent trip of President Masoud Pezeshkian to Yerevan, where a dozen cooperation documents were signed.
“Pezeshkian’s vision is to have comprehensive strategic ties between Iran and Armenia in the future,” he said, adding that the realization of this vision hinges on greater cooperation between cultural ministries and the participation of civil society.
Explaining the works of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Salehi stated that books and literature, including the translation of works into Armenian and Persian, are within the scope of the activities that can also provide a wide possibility for cooperation between the two countries.
The Armenian minister, while stressing the need for more cultural bonds, said that she “fell in love with Persepolis and its monuments.”
Andreasyan commended the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance for its role in organizing the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra in Fars province, saying this cooperation will continue and she will witness Iranian performances in Armenia.
