Alireza Bikdeli, Iran’s acting ambassador in Kabul, met with Khairullah Khairkhwa, the Taliban’s Minister of Information and Culture, to discuss plans for organising joint cultural and artistic exhibitions.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kabul, the two sides discussed holding exhibitions featuring handicrafts, cultural displays, and the exchange of cultural delegations. Both parties emphasised that the shared cultural heritage between Iran and Afghanistan serves as a foundation for strengthening bilateral ties.
The discussions suggest preparations are underway to hold a joint cultural exhibition in Kabul. Sayed Ruhollah Hosseini, Iran’s cultural attaché in Kabul, previously announced that an Iranian cultural and artistic exhibition would soon be held in the Afghan capital, though no specific date has yet been confirmed.
Before the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, such exhibitions were held annually in Kabul, typically featuring dozens of cultural institutions and book publishers from both countries. These events also included poetry readings and artistic performances, fostering cultural exchange between the two neighbouring nations.
