Putin Calls to End Double Standards and Threats to Independent Nations’ Cultures
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and the Islamic Republic News Agency, the general assembly of the International united Cultures Forum was held Friday evening at Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo, saint Petersburg. The event gathered ministers, senior cultural officials, and artists from more than 40 countries alongside four international organizations.
Representing the Islamic Republic of Iran,Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyed Abbas Salehi attended the ceremony. Russian President Vladimir Putin described joint efforts by countries to preserve cultural identity, diversity, and traditions as an urgent global necessity.
Putin emphasized supporting innovation and artistic creation through collaboration among different societies. he highlighted this approach as essential for nurturing humanity’s best qualities.
The president further stressed that combating threats to minority cultures worldwide is crucial. he called for liberation from biases, double standards, and actions by certain nations that seek to undermine independent cultures.
“We must strive for openness and mutual respect,” Putin said. “We should be ready to learn new perspectives, contribute to strengthening the global cultural space, and ultimately work toward a worthy, peaceful, and prosperous future for our peoples.”
Expressing gratitude toward participating ministers, cultural leaders, and artists from various countries in this international forum, Putin expressed confidence that their professional dialogue-free from stereotypes or prejudice-would promote enhanced cooperation between governments and peoples. He noted this effort aligns with this year’s forum theme: “return to Culture – New Opportunities.”
“The richer and more authentic global cultural diversity is,” Putin asserted, “the richer our shared heritage becomes-and the more sustainable humanity’s future on Earth will be.”
