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Iran, Armenia discuss expansion of cultural relations

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TEHRAN – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati and Armenian Ambassador Grigor Arakelian discussed the expansion of cultural relations between the two countries during a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday.
 
Jannati referred to the affinities between Armenian and Iranian music and said that they can help music bands from both countries team up for joint concerts.
 
Due to the large population of Armenians in Isfahan, Jannati also said that the central Iranian city has the potential to host the countries’ joint cultural and art festivals.  
 
During the meeting, Arakelian said that Iran has always been friendly with religious minorities.
 
Photo: Iranian Culture Minister Ali Jannati (R) and Armenian Ambassador Grigor Arakelian meet in Tehran on December 16, 2014.
 
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