Tehran: Iran's Education Minister Alireza Kazemi and Serbia's ambassador to Iran, Damir Kovacevic, met in Tehran and agreed to include the names of famous Iranian figures in Serbian students' textbooks. The decision marks a step towards enhancing cultural and educational ties between the two nations.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Minister Kazemi highlighted the commonalities between Iran and Serbia, noting that Iran engages with Serbia across various sectors, including political, economic, cultural, and educational fields. He emphasized that Serbia is a significant partner for Iran in economic endeavors, illustrating the strategic importance of their bilateral relations.

The Serbian ambassador echoed these sentiments, stating that the political relations between Tehran and Belgrade are strong. He expressed Belgrade's readiness to deepen these ties further and pointed out the potential for expanding economic relations with Iran. The inclusion of Iranian figures in Serbian educational materials is seen as a move to foster mutual understanding and collaboration.