Iranian diplomat wants more people-to people contacts

PESHAWAR: Director-General of the Cultural Centre of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Hossein Chaghomi, said on Thursday Pakistan and Iran were bound up with each other by religion and culture, hoping people- to-people contacts will increase in the coming days.

“The Chinese Cultural Centre in Peshawar can play a role in strengthening people-to-people contact between Pakistan and Iran apart from strengthening Pakistan-China friendship,” he said while talking to the media during his visit to China Window — Chinese Cultural Centre—established in Peshawar.

Dr Hossein Chaghomi visited various galleries of China Window, signed the friendship wall and recorded his comments in the guest book.

He said everyone knows about the friendship between Pakistan and China and that is why the Chinese Cultural Centre established in Peshawar which is attracting the people. 

Dr Hossein Chaghomi said the culture of different countries is also being highlighted in Peshawar.

Citing the example of Khana -e- Farhang Iran, he said that not only literary and social events have been organized regularly but the Persian language is also being taught there. He said it was commendable that the Chinese language course is conducted at the China Window.

The cultural diplomat said good relations with neighboring countries lead to economic development and prosperity in the region, which requires collective efforts.

He supported a proposal of organizing events to bring the people of different countries closer