On the sidelines of the D-8 Ministerial Meeting in Cairo, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE), Hannatu Musawa, held a bilateral meeting with Iran’s Minister of Tourism.

The conversation explored ways to strengthen Nigeria-Iran cultural ties through fresh collaborations in tourism and the creative economy.

Why Nigeria-Iran Cultural Collaboration Matters

This diplomatic engagement is more than a photo-op. It reflects Nigeria’s renewed commitment to international cultural exchange.

Minister Hannatu Musawa emphasised the importance of global partnerships in unlocking opportunities within Nigeria’s booming creative sector.

Iran showed strong interest in partnering with Nigeria on tourism, arts, film, and heritage preservation through cultural collaboration.

Strengthening Global Ties Through Creativity

The meeting not only highlighted shared goals but also spotlighted promising projects on the horizon.

Both nations recognize culture not just as tradition, but rather as a powerful economic tool with transformative potential.

Discussions included a shared vision to position Nigeria and Iran as leading creative powerhouses in their respective regions.

Specifically, Nigeria seeks to harness these partnerships to empower creative youth, boost tourism, and showcase cultural assets globally.

Going forward, the country plans to deepen ties with nations that value cultural diplomacy and creative innovation.

From Cairo to Tehran and beyond, this evolving Nigeria-Iran cultural collaboration is poised to deliver tangible outcomes.

Indeed, culture is soft power and Nigeria is clearly wielding it with purpose.

Nigeria’s Culture Minister Hannatu Musawa Meets Iranian Tourism Chief to Deepen Ties