Tehran, IRNA - The agreement on establishing centers for cultural activity between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation was approved by the representatives of the Iranian parliament.

The Cultural Commission of the Iranian Parliament has put on its agenda the bill of the agreement on the establishment and framework of cultural centers between the Iranian and Russian governments.

The agreement is aimed at maintaining cooperation between the government of Iran and Russia through cultural centers.

In line with the implementation of cooperation in the fields of humanitarian, technical cultural, and scientific, information, participating in cultural programs, and supporting Iranian expatriates to secure their rights,  these centers are necessary.

Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) requires developing cultural and social relations between the member states.

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