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TEHRAN -- Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati says that the best way to fight against Iranophobia and Shiaphobia is the clever usage of Iran’s soft power.
He made the comments in the ceremony held to commemorate the National Research and Technology Days, the Persian service of IRNA reported on Monday.
Pointing to the deliberate intention of the world media in promoting Iranophobia and Shiaphobia in the Middle East, Jannati called it a significant challenge for Iran’s diplomacy in the region.
Jannati said that one of the greatest duties of the cultural representatives of Iran is to fight against such (malicious) intention, and to offer appropriate examples and proper theories of Islamic states.
“The most significant chance of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the recent events in the region is to control or manage the events with the help of the soft power of culture in all its aspects, since culture is the most important target,” he explained.
The minister said that art and cultural programs like concerts and seminars can help but play no influential role, adding that extensive and specific programs are needed.
Several seminars are being held to commemorate the National Research and Technology Days (December 14-17) underway at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.
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