Iranian, Lebanese Ministers of Culture Discuss Mutual Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyed Mohammad Hosseini and his Lebanese counterpart Gabi Layyoun explored avenues for the further expansion of cultural ties between Tehran and Beirut. ( 11:04:25 - 2013/03/04)

Egyptian Minister Hopes for Improvement of Tourism Ties with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Egyptian Tourism Minister Hisham Zazouz expressed the hope that tourism relations between Tehran and Cairo will further expand, and added that the Egyptian people are interested in Iran's civilization. ( 14:00:22 - 2013/02/28)

Tehran, Cairo Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Tourism Ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian and Egyptian officials explored avenues for the further expansion of tourism ties, and underlined that they plan to endorse a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the end of their talks. ( 13:25:09 - 2013/02/26)

Egypt's Tourism Minister Due in Tehran Today
TEHRAN (FNA)- Egypt's Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou is slated to arrive in Tehran on Monday to discuss expansion of bilateral tourism ties in meetings with senior Iranian officials. ( 14:31:55 - 2013/02/25)

Iranian, Russian Universities Sign Cooperation MoU
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Sari Agricultural and National Resources University and Russian Astrakhan University inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the fields of science and research. ( 17:27:00 - 2013/02/20)

Official Rejects Reports on Iran's Ban on Buddha Statutes
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Iranian cultural official rejected some media reports alleging that he has called for a ban on the imports and sales of Buddha statutes in Iran, saying that his remarks have been "misquoted". ( 17:08:02 - 2013/02/19)

Iran, Iraq's Kurdistan Region Inaugurate Scientific, Cultural Cooperation Office
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and the Iraqi Kurdistan region inaugurated a scientific and cultural cooperation office in Tehran on Saturday. ( 17:43:21 - 2013/02/16)

Iran, Turkey to Set Up Joint University Soon
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology Arsalan Qorbani announced that Tehran and Ankara plan to establish a joint university in the near future to further expand the two countries' scientific and technological cooperation. ( 13:21:37 - 2013/02/11)

Iran, Hezbollah Stress Expansion of Cultural Ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Culture Minister Seyed Mohammad Hosseini and a cultural official of the Lebanese Hezbollah group underlined expansion of cultural ties between the two sides. ( 11:07:59 - 2013/02/05)

Culture Minister Underlines Artists' Crucial Role in Defusing Enemies' Plots
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyed Mohammad Hosseini underscored artists' vital role in shattering enemies' untrue picture of the contemporary world. ( 15:50:16 - 2013/02/03)

Iran, Turkey to Establish Joint University for Post-Graduate Studies
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and Turkey plan to launch their first joint university in a bid to boost mutual scientific and educational cooperation, Iranian academic officials announced on Saturday. ( 18:20:55 - 2013/02/02)

IRGC Commander: Enemy Engaged in Cultural War against Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) underlined the necessity for the Iranian people and Armed Forces' vigilance against enemies' plots, and said the arrogant powers are currently at a cultural war against the Islamic Republic of Iran. ( 19:06:10 - 2013/01/31)

Diplomat: Hamedan Enjoys Potential for Becoming Iran's Tourism Capital
TEHRAN (FNA)- Ivory Coast's Envoy to Tehran Abdullah Si-Si praised the attractions and beauties of Iran's Western city of Hamedan, and said the city can turn into the country's tourism capital. ( 18:21:57 - 2013/01/27)

Afghan Diplomat Calls for Further Cultural Exchanges with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Afghan Ambassador to Iran Nasir Ahmadnour stressed Kabul's enthusiasm for increasing cultural exchanges between the two countries, given their abundant commonalities. ( 13:23:33 - 2013/01/26)