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30 June 2017 [12:56] - Today.Az


By Azernews


By Laman Ismayilova

Days of Azerbaijani Culture will be held in Iran on July 3-9.

As part of the celebration, various concerts, performances photo exhibition, will be arranged in various cities of Iran, Azertac reported.

The Culture Days aim to develop bilateral cultural cooperation between the two countries, as well as to promote Azerbaijan's culture, art, tourism potential in Iran.

Earlier in May, Baku hosted the Iranian Culture Days within the framework of the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games.

The events aroused big interest among Baku’s residents and its guests. Representatives of the country performed at a series of concerts, featuring country's national songs and dance numbers.

Azerbaijan and Iran have had diplomatic relations since 1918. Iran recognized Azerbaijan's independence in 1991, and diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1992.

The two countries enjoy developed political, economic, cultural and humanitarian relations, have signed some 50 documents on cooperation. 

The trade turnover between the countries hit some $15.77 million in January 2017, while the index of last January stands at $9.56 million. Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with Iran amounted to $210.76 million in 2016, which is 70 percent more than in 2015.



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