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Iran, Syria to produce joint film on 33-Day War

Ministers of culture of Iran and Syria have agreed to collaborate on a joint cinematic production whose central theme will be Israel’s 2006 33-Day War against Lebanon.

Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Hossein Saffar Harandi traveled to Syria on Friday and met with his Syrian counterpart Riyad Nassan Agha to discuss bilateral cooperation on the film.

The ministers also agreed to establish a joint committee to translate the two countries’ literary works into their respective languages.

Iran’s minister also held talks with Syrian Information Minister Mohsen Bilal and they both stressed the importance of developing bilateral ties and enhancing Iran-Syria multimedia relationships.

As a first step, Syrian journalists have been invited to Iran and in return, Iranian journalists will travel to Syria...

Read entire article at Tehran Times