TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri has proposed to carry out a study to identify and introduce common Persian dialects between Iran and Tajikistan.
ISNA reported that during a visit to Tajikistan’s National Academy of Sciences on Thursday, Salehi Amiri and his delegation met with Tajikistan’s top scientists and academics.
In order to strengthen cultural ties between the two countries, the Iranian Minister called for joint language research efforts to promote a common Persian language and dialect between Iran and Tajikistan.
Speaking at the event, which was attended by professors and poets from the Saadi Foundation and the Academy of Persian Language and Literature, Salehi-Amiri said: “Considering the roots of many languages and dialects shared between the peoples of Iran and Tajikistan, it is suggested that research is needed to identify and introduce common Persian dialects between the two countries.” expected to be done. ”
On this occasion, Mr. Hossein Ali Rahimi, representative of Saadi Foundation, Mr. Ehsan Tufainejad, technical advisor of Saadi Foundation, Mr. Mahmoud Rezai Dasht al-Jani, professor at Shiraz University, and Mr. Mehdi Rahimpour, faculty member of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature. attended. , Academy Associate Member Maryam Hosseini gave a speech on behalf of the Iranian delegation.
Furthermore, in conjunction with President Massoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Tajikistan, a gathering of poets from Iran and Tajikistan met in a warm atmosphere on Wednesday, thanks to the efforts of the Saadi Foundation and the cooperation of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The event, held at the National Library of Tajikistan, was attended by Salehi Amiri, Minister of Culture of Tajikistan Matrubakorn Sattliyon, and cultural leaders from both countries, who emphasized the historical and civilizational similarities between the two countries. the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of culture and literature;
As part of the ceremony, Iranian and Tajik poets read their works, and Tajik music was also played. Among the Iranian poets in attendance were Shahdokt Zareh Golestani, Leila Hosseiniya, Afshin Ara, Mahmoud Reza Ekramifal, Saeed Biabanaki, and Hamed Asghari.
Furthermore, on Wednesday, the Institute of Persian Culture of Tajikistan was inaugurated in Dushanbe, at a ceremony attended by Salehi Amiri and Satriyon, as well as a large number of Iranian and Tajik cultural and literary figures.
At the ceremony, Salehi Amiri emphasized that the Persian language is the basis of the cultural identity of both Iran and Tajikistan.
He noted that the Persian language, symbolized by the poet Ferdfushi, is rich in mysticism, ethics and poetry, and praised the enduring cultural and linguistic ties between the two countries in the midst of global conflict.
Salehi-Amiri underlined the opening of the new research institute as a transformative step in cultural relations, stressing that its first project focused on the roots and dialects of the Persian and Tajik languages. .
He concluded that this initiative reflects the commitment of both countries to preserve and strengthen their shared Persian heritage and promote cultural cooperation.
Farsi, also known as Farsi, is an ancient language spoken primarily in Iran, Afghanistan (as Dari) and Tajikistan (as Tajik), and boasts a rich literary heritage dating back more than a thousand years. Its script, derived from Arabic, can initially cause difficulties for learners who are not accustomed to a right-to-left writing system. Persian vocabulary is influenced by both Arabic and various Turkic languages, adding to its complexity. Although Persian has a relatively simple phonetic structure and no gendered nouns, grammatical nuances such as verb conjugation and the use of subordinate clauses require intensive study and practice, and are often difficult to understand in foreign languages. This can be a rewarding yet difficult exploration for human learners.
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