WANA (August 12) – Kaboureh Mohammadi, the Ambassador of Burkina Faso in Tehran, met with Maryam Jalali, Deputy Minister of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts today, Monday, August 12, 2024.

 

Maryam Jalali, Vice President of Handicrafts and Traditional Arts, highlighted the similarities between the two countries’ artists and stressed the importance of exchanging experiences in education and marketing.

 

Discussing the significance of art in the global economy, he emphasized the value of attending the 17th International African Handicrafts Exhibition in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, for strengthening bilateral cooperation and achieving common goals through B2B and B2C meetings.

 

Stating that societies with a historical background prioritize the economy of art, Jalali expressed hope that involvement in education, display, and sale of handicrafts will benefit both parties.

 

The vice president of handicrafts and traditional arts hopes to remove barriers so that Iranian artists can participate in exhibitions and engage in economic and cultural activities in this African country.

 

The meeting covered cooperation in experience-oriented tourism, utilizing Iranian artists’ expertise in jewelry and textiles, organizing cultural weeks in Burkina Faso, and collaborating on marketing and sharing the stories behind handicraft production.

 

The Ambassador of Burkina Faso in Tehran also expressed gratitude for deepening relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Burkina Faso and conveyed optimism regarding enhancing ties in the handicrafts sector.

 

Kaboureh Mohammadi stated his purpose for the meeting was to pay tribute and express his country’s desire for increased cooperation with Iran in handicrafts and exchange of experience.

 

He emphasized the involvement of artists from both countries in exhibitions and events and invited them to participate in the 17th International African Handicrafts Exhibition in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

 

He mentioned that this biennial exhibition is one of the largest among African countries, with over 50 participating countries, and it would be an excellent opportunity for Iranian handicraft artists.

 

Expressing the desire to sign a memorandum of understanding on tourism and handicraft cooperation, which was welcomed by the Iranian side, was one of the other issues raised in the meeting.