Hawzah News Agency- Officials of the conference outlined its objectives at a press briefing held at the Language, Literature and Cultural Studies Higher Education Complex on Tuesday.
Dr. Ghorbanpour, the Executive Secretary of the event, said the complex has hosted six international conferences on regional language and cultural studies over the past seven years. “God willing, on December 6, 2025, we will mark the conclusion of the seventh conference,” he added.
He noted that eleven top articles in Persian, Arabic, English and Chinese have been selected. The conference, which began its activities in October 2024, will wrap up with a closing ceremony in December 2025.
Highlighting the deep historical, economic, scientific and cultural linkages between Iran and East Asian nations, Ghorban Pour said the conference aims to explore linguistic and civilizational foundations of intercultural relations. “Numerous papers were submitted, and several preliminary sessions were held to examine cultural capacities between Iran and Southeast Asian countries,” he said.
He added that, following earlier conferences on Iran’s exchanges with Latin American and West Asian nations, this year’s event focuses on Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Korea, China and Thailand, with contributions from scholars across the region.
Ghorban Pour stressed that the conference will bolster Iran’s public and cultural diplomacy. A cultural festival will also be held on the closing day, showcasing East Asian books, artworks, customs, and traditional attire.
‘Asia Holds the Earliest Cultural Foundations of Humanity’
Speaking at the briefing, Hojatoleslam Dr. Motahari, the Scientific Secretary of the conference, underlined Asia’s primacy in the history of human civilization. “Asian nations hold the earliest linguistic, cultural and civilizational heritage. Studying their linguistic landscape is crucial for expanding relations,” he said.
He described the continent’s vast diversity as a complex field of study, noting that such conferences help accelerate scientific understanding of Asian societies. “This conference is designed to deepen mutual understanding and open a new chapter in relations built on shared cultural roots,” he added.
Motahari said the secretariat received around 140 articles in English, Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Korean and other languages, of which 11 were selected for recognition at the closing ceremony. He added that 60 pre-sessions—featuring international experts both in-person and online—have already been held.
He noted that preparing an abstract booklet and publishing the accepted papers in reputable journals are among the next steps.
Pointing to the ongoing global competition of civilizations, Motahari said: “On one side stands a Western-oriented civilization, and on the other, a rising Eastern civilization. The emergence of a strong Eastern cultural current allows us to present an alternative model. This civilizational movement will naturally manifest in language and culture, and extend into other fields, including the economy.”
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