Ties can be expanded via cultural diplomacy: Farahi

KABUL (Pajhwok): Relations between countries can be expanded through cultural diplomacy, says the deputy minister for information and culture

Hayatullah Muhajr Farahi said this while addressing the 9^th St. Petersburg International Culture Forum in Russia.

Farahi, who is also the deputy governor of western Herat province wrote on his X handle that ministers of information from 41 counties participated in the forum.

Bakhtar State News Agency reported Farahi, speaking at the forum, said relations between countries could be improved via cultural diplomacy.

Farahi stressed cultures of communities and countries served their identities should be respected. Cultures should never be challenged through the use of political pressure or force, he said.

Muhajir asked all the participating countries to raise their voices in support of the oppressed people of Palestine.

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