Silk Road Dialogue was invited to the National Cultural Tourism Promotion Conference of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Since China has proposed the "Belt and Road" initiative in the past 6 years, following the principle of joint "consulting, building and sharing", China's political mutual trust with the countries along the border has been continuously enhanced, economic and trade cooperation has been increasingly active, and the scale of cultural and tourism cooperation has been expanding. In order to further expand the co-construction of the "Belt and Road" achievement, in December 2019, the Islamic Republic of Iran National Cultural Tourism Promotion Conference was held in Beijing. The main guests attending the meeting were the Ambassador of the Iranian Embassy in China, Mr. Ksawarzzad; Minister of Culture and Tourism of Iran, Mr. Ali Asgar Muneisan; the founder of the Silk Road Dialogue, Ms. Cui Yiting, and dozens of business representatives from Iranian culture and tourism circles.
At the meeting, Mr. Ali Asgar Muneisan, Minister of Culture and Tourism of Iran, said that Iran, like China, is an ancient civilization country with a long history and profound culture. As early as more than 4000 BC, the kindling of civilization was born in Iran. For thousands of years, the land has accumulated rich cultural heritage. In the relevant list of UNESCO, Iran has 22 cultural heritages, 2 natural heritages and 13 intangible cultural heritages.
"As a driving force for development, cultural heritage contributes to world peace and security." In the view of Ali Asgar Muneisan, cultural heritage has great practical significance and plays an important role. "In today's challenging and difficult world, cultural heritage is an important tool for promoting and consolidating peace between regions and countries. Through dialogue and interaction, different cultures can develop. Attention to the commonality of civilizations can bring the interests of all countries closer together and bridge the gap between them. " "I am very grateful to Chinese President Xi Jinping for such a good initiative." Ali Asgar Muneisan said, "the ancient Silk Road has accumulated good experience in promoting exchanges and cooperation among different civilizations. It is like a bridge connecting different civilizations. The "Belt and Road" initiative not only provides an opportunity to revive the ancient Silk Road, but also can well restore and promote cultural exchanges and cooperation among all countries in the contemporary era, making the countries along the line become a community and achieve win-win results through cooperation. This initiative not only makes economic and trade cooperation between countries closer, but also sets up a platform for people to people and cultural exchanges and cooperation in the field of tourism. " He said that Iran and China had carried out some cooperation in the field of cultural heritage based on the "Belt and Road" initiative. The"Belt and Road" initiative is bound to bring more opportunities for exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in cultural and tourism fields. Iran supports dialogue among civilizations and is willing to participate in various activities related to it. There is great potential for tourism cooperation between the two countries. More Chinese friends are welcome to visit Iran.
Ms. Cui, founder of Silk Road Dialogue, presents Mr. Ksawarzzad state guest gift
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In the past 70 years, China has made great achievements in politics, economy, society and other aspects, with a very fast development speed. China and Iran are both ancient civilizations with a long history. In recent years, the two countries have maintained good cooperative relations in the political and economic fields, as well as frequent exchanges and cooperation in the fields of culture and tourism. The two countries have the potential and ability to conduct more extensive exchanges and in-depth cooperation in the field of culture and tourism. Iran, like China, has a long history, culture and rich tourism resources. Iran will provide more convenience and security for Chinese tourists to visit Iran. Iran is willing to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in the field of culture and tourism through various forms such as exchange visits of art groups, exchanges of cultural and art institutions and holding tourism promotion meetings with China. We should attach importance to the principle of mutual respect. On the basis of fairness, mutual benefit and equal dialogue, only by encouraging and promoting cultural diversity and strengthening cooperation with each other can countries better protect and defend their cultural heritage.
Ms. Cui Yiting, founder of Silk Road Dialogue
Cui Yiting, founder of Silk Road Dialogue, was interviewed by Iran's State Television and Iran's China News Agency. Iran's State News Agency asked: Under the New Silk Road framework, where is the most important cooperation space between Iran and China? Ms. Cui Yiting replied: Under the framework of the New Silk Road, the most important cooperation space between Iran and China lies in science and technology, economy and trade, intelligent manufacturing, infrastructure construction, etc., and from the perspective of enterprises and economy, cultural tourism and trade is one of the cooperation that is easy to carry out and quick to achieve results.
Q: How can Iran and China strengthen and expand cooperation in the field of culture and tourism?
A: On the issue of how Iran and China can strengthen and expand their cooperative relations in the field of culture and tourism, she said: For economic development, culture goes first, and only by effective communication and exchange, can we recognize each other's culture, only by recognition can we achieve cooperation, so we should use "dialogue" as the golden rule. The scope of cultural and economic cooperation is broad. To make systematic and effective progress, we need systematic guidance, communication and exchange. It is suggested that Iran conduct "urban dialogue" with China's relevant cities based on cities, and then conduct "dialogue" comprehensively and accurately from cultural economy and trade, enterprise production, science and technology, intelligent manufacturing, education and other aspects, so that the two sides can form effective communication to promote the development of domestic industry and cultural economy and trade. For example, the Silk Road dialogues that we Silk Road Dialogue Committee has already carried out: "the dialogue between Chang'an and St. Petersburg", "the dialogue between Chang'an and Rome", etc., has achieved good results. The Silk Road urban dialogue, taking the city as the unit, culture as the guide, dialogue as the way, project as the starting point, landing as the goal, corporate brand building as the purpose, builds the exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Iranian enterprises; relying on culture and economy and trade, helps Iran to establish a new type of urban diplomacy; makes a good bridge for Iranian enterprises and products to go abroad, to go global, and practices the "Belt and the Road" The "Belt and the Road" initiative aims to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
Q: what role does Iran's visa free policy for Chinese tourists play in strengthening the tourism cooperation between the two countries?
A: Iran's visa free policy for Chinese tourists has played a positive role in strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation. Iran's visa free policy for Chinese tourists facilitates Chinese tourists to visit Iran. It is an effective measure to promote Iran's tourism industry and promote Iran's economic development. More Chinese tourists visiting Iran will not only promote the economic consumption of Iran, but also promote the development of Iran's culture and economy and trade. If Iran participates in the "Silk Road Dialogue" and carries out systematic and effective program and strategy guidance and promotion, the export of Iran's characteristic products will also bring economic growth to Iran. In recent years, tens of thousands of tourists have visited Iran, and Iran has benefited from the "immediate benefits" of tourism. At the same time, the increase of Chinese tourists will stimulate the demand for infrastructure construction in Iran (hotels, restaurants, roads, parks, transportation, etc.). The cooperation between Chinese enterprises and Iranian enterprises will meet the market demand, stimulate the vitality of domestic market players in Iran, and increase local culture. The production and sale of economic and trade products provide opportunities for the increase of domestic jobs and the optimization of tourism industrial structure in Iran.
Finally, Ms. Cui Yiting stressed: "Silk Road Dialogue" is an effective way to promote "people's hearts and minds" between China and Iran. It’s hoped to build a bridge of communication between the two countries in cultural tourism resources mutual learning and tourism economic cooperation and sustainable development, and carry out the "Belt and Road" initiative, and strive for the common destiny of mankind.
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