Tehran: Pakistan’s Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, has described Iran’s civilization as key to its victory over aggressors. Speaking in an exclusive interview with IRNA, Khichi praised the hospitality of the Iranian people.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Khichi emphasized his determination to take serious steps to strengthen cultural and popular exchanges between the two countries. He stated that the civilization of the Iranian nation is the secret of their self-sacrifice in defending their homeland and achieving victory over the Israeli enemy.

The official lauded the international status of Iran’s cinema industry and mentioned that taking advantage of Iran’s experiences in film industry is an ideal opportunity for Pakistani filmmakers. He referred to his recent meeting with Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Tehran, where they decided to form a joint working group.

Khichi stressed that Iran’s cinema is extremely advanced and its productions are unparalleled. He highlighted plans to take practical steps for joint cooperation in producing films, series, and tourism documentaries. Khichi also remarked on the historical support between the two nations, recalling Iran’s assistance to Pakistan during the wars in the mid-1960s and 1970s and Pakistan’s support for Iran during the imposed war in the 1980s.