Iran's tourism minister: We are cradle of civilization and symbol of security in Islamic world

Pars Today - Iran's minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts called on the Islamic world and Arab nations to redefine the image of Iran in the minds of the world and provide a direct experience of a safe, attractive and civilization-oriented land.

Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri, in an exclusive interview with CNBC on the sidelines of the D8 Group of Eight Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Cairo, while explaining the deep capacities of Iran's cultural, civilizational, and tourist roots, from a strategic perspective and from the perspective of cultural diplomacy, described Iran as a "treasure trove of historical civilizations" and "the center of cultural interactions in the Islamic world." He said: “What we have in Iran today is not only a set of physical and tangible capacities, but also a strategic asset for dialogue between civilizations, enhancing the regional image, and strengthening cultural diplomacy.” / IRNA

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