MEHRDAD RAKHSHANDEH YAZDI

Deputy Director General, Cultural Exchanges and International Organizations, Tehran, Iran October 2022 – Present (1401-1404 Iranian Calendar)

Head of Department, Cooperation and Regulation of Cultural Exports, Tehran, Iran April 2022 – October 2022 (1401 Iranian Calendar)

Expert, Center for Strategic Studies of Cultural Relations, Tehran, Iran March 2021 – March 2022 (1400-1401 Iranian Calendar)

Cultural Counselor, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran Jakarta, Indonesia March 2018 – March 2021 (1397-1400 Iranian Calendar)

• Editor-in-Chief, "Rooeydadnameh" Quarterly (Religious, Cultural, Social, and Analytical Journal of the Cultural Consultancy in Indonesia), overseeing 70 issues of publication.

Director General, Scientific and University Cooperation, Tehran, Iran March 2016 – March 2018 (1395-1397 Iranian Calendar)

Acting Director General, Cultural Affairs of Asia and Oceania, Tehran, Iran March 2016 – September 2016 (1395 Iranian Calendar)

Deputy Director General, Cultural Affairs of Asia and Oceania, Tehran, Iran March 2015 – March 2016 (1394-1395 Iranian Calendar)

Cultural Attaché and Head of the Cultural House of the I.R. of Iran Shanghai, China March 2011 – March 2014 (1390-1393 Iranian Calendar)

Deputy Director General, Cultural Affairs of Iranians Abroad, Tehran, Iran March 2008 – March 2011 (1387-1390 Iranian Calendar)

Acting Head of the Cultural Consultancy of the I.R. of Iran Islamabad, Pakistan March 2006 – March 2007 (1385-1386 Iranian Calendar)

Cultural Attaché and Head of the Cultural House of the I.R. of Iran Rawalpindi, Pakistan March 2003 – March 2007 (1382-1386 Iranian Calendar)

Deputy Director General, Cultural and Artistic Cooperation, Tehran, Iran March 1998 – March 2003 (1377-1382 Iranian Calendar)

Acting Head of Agreements Department (Concurrent with other roles), Tehran, Iran March 2001 – March 2002 (1380-1381 Iranian Calendar)

Acting Head of Exhibition Department (Concurrent with other roles), Tehran, Iran March 1999 – March 2002 (1378-1381 Iranian Calendar)

Representative of International Affairs Deputy in the Committee for Dispatching Temporary Missions Abroad, Tehran, Iran March 1998 (1377 Iranian Calendar)

Executive Advisor to the Deputy for International Affairs Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, Tehran, Iran March 1998 (1377 Iranian Calendar)

Deputy, Office of the President Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, Tehran, Iran March 1998 (1377 Iranian Calendar)

Expert, General Directorate of Asia and Oceania, Tehran, Iran March 1997 (1376 Iranian Calendar)

Collaborator Cultural House of the I.R. of Iran, Mumbai, India March 1989 – March 1997 (1368-1376 Iranian Calendar)

PhD (Incomplete) Basic Sciences, India Graduated: 1993 (1372 Iranian Calendar)

Master's Degree Basic Sciences, India Graduated: 1989 (1368 Iranian Calendar)

• Diplomatic Relations & Cultural Exchange: Bilateral agreements, international cooperation, foreign policy, cultural promotion, public diplomacy.

• Management & Leadership: Team leadership, project management, organizational development, strategic planning, cross-cultural communication, human resource management.

• Exhibition & Event Management: Planning, coordination, and execution of international cultural exhibitions and events.

• Publishing & Editorial: Editor-in-chief experience, content management, journal publication.

• Language Proficiency: English (Excellent), Hindi (Intermediate), Urdu (Intermediate), Persian (Native).

• Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, ICDL Five Core Skills, Website Management.

• Appreciation from the Head of the International Affairs Center of the Ministry of Energy (2023) - For efforts in the 9th Joint Commission Meeting of Iran and Qatar.

• Appreciation from the Head of the Center for Strategic Studies of Cultural Relations (2023) - For documenting cultural experiences during the mission in Indonesia.

• Appreciation from the Director General of Performing Arts, Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance (2018) - For efforts in supporting and promoting theater.

• Appreciation from the Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (2022) - For the successful closing of the 8th Arbaeen Award.

• Appreciation from the Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (2022) - For valuable efforts in organizing the 10th Conference of Cultural Counselors of the I.R. of Iran abroad.

• Appreciation from the Executive Director of the Iranian Calligraphers Association (2020) - For preparing and presenting the 3D cultural and artistic exhibition of Iran in Indonesia.

• Appreciation from the Deputy for Artistic Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance (2018) - For successfully organizing the international section of the Fajr Fashion and Apparel Festival.

• Appreciation from the Research Deputy of Allameh Tabataba'i University (2014) - For collaborations.

• Appreciation from the Head of Changning Library, Shanghai (2014) - For collaborations.

• Appreciation from the Director General of Cultural Affairs of Asia and Oceania, Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (2014).

• Appreciation from the Head of Shanghai Central Library (2013) - For traveling to Iran and signing an MOU.

• Appreciation from the Deputy for Cultural Affairs, Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (2013) - For cooperation in organizing the Cultural Week of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Beijing.

• Appreciation from the Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (2013) - For planning his trip and accompanying delegation to Shanghai.

• Appreciation from the Mayor of Qazvin (2013) - For successfully organizing the exhibition of Qazvin calligraphers in Shanghai, China.

• Appreciation from the Head of Shanghai International Studies University (2012) - For establishing the Iranology Room.

• Appreciation from the Head of the Consulate General of the I.R. of Iran in Shanghai (2011).

• Appreciation from the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance (10th Government) (2011).

• Appreciation from the Secretary of the Sheikh Bahai Commemoration Congress (2010).

• Appreciation from the Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (2010).

• Appreciation from the Ambassador of the I.R. of Iran in Portugal (2009) - For efforts and assistance in the successful presence of the Iranian music group in Lisbon.

• Appreciation from the Deputy for International Affairs, Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (2008) - For organizing the exhibition of cultural institutions affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Leader.

• Appreciation from the Cultural Deputies of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (2001, 2002, 2010).

• Appreciation from the Ambassador of the I.R. of Iran in Pakistan (2005) - For providing services to earthquake victims in northern Pakistan.

• Appreciation from the Ambassador of the I.R. of Iran in South Korea (2001) - For efforts in the successful organization of the Cultural Week of the I.R. of Iran in Seoul.

• Recognition for valuable role in drafting and preparing the Cultural Agreement between Iran and Qatar (2000).

• Appreciation from the Director General of Public and International Relations, Ministry of Energy (2000).

• Appreciation from the Deputy for Economic and International Affairs, Ministry of Industry (2000).

• Exemplary Employee of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (2000).

• Appreciation from the Ambassador of the I.R. of Iran in Cyprus (1999) - For efforts in the successful organization of the first Cultural Week of the I.R. of Iran in Seoul.

Publications & Articles

• "Indonesian People's Great Interest in Religious Serials and Martyr Motahari's Books / "Tabut" Ritual in the Country of a Thousand Islands" (April 8, 2023)

• Editor-in-Chief: "Rooeydadnameh" Religious, Cultural, Social, and Analytical Journal, Jakarta – Indonesia (70 issues published from 2018-2021).

• "Pakistani Qawwals Constantly Draw from Persian Language" (January 2, 2018)

• "20,000 Family Trees in Shanghai National Library / Offering 25 Million Books" (December 25, 2017)

• "In Mourning for the Passing of the Unpretentious Master (Master Seyed Alireza Naqavi)" (December 20, 2017)

• "How Islam Entered China / Syncretism with Confucianism to Islamic Renaissance" (May 25, 2017)

• "Drug Addiction: A Growing Problem in Shanghai, China" (May 1, 2017)

• "Funeral Rites in China" (April 10, 2017)

• "Number of Chinese Communist Party Members Exceeds 86 Million" (December 26, 2016)

• "Iqbal and Iran" (November 16, 2016)

• "How Overseas Chinese are Attracted to This Country" (October 18, 2016)

• "Aging Population Challenges China's Demographic Policies" (May 28, 2016)

• "A Lesson from Reading Culture in China" (May 2, 2016)

• "Familiarity with the 'Sikh Rituals and Their Place of Worship in Hasan Abdal, Pakistan'" (March 2, 2016)

• "Report on Nowruz Celebrations in China" (February 17, 2016)

• "Strange Chinese Customs in Nowruz Celebration" (February 17, 2016)

• Explaining the Efficiency of the Islamic Republic of Iran (2024)

• Familiarity with the Ideological System of the Supreme Leader in the Field of Culture and New Islamic Civilization (2024)

• Contemporary Political-Islamic Thoughts and Movements: A Study of the Personality Dimensions of Martyr Nasrallah, Leader of Hezbollah (2024)

• Family Psychology (2023)

• Constitutional Law (2023)

• Skills and Techniques for Expats (2018)

• Orientation Training for Dispatch and Familiarity with Diplomatic Procedures and Requirements (2018)

• Role of Cultural Counselors in Facilitating Global Archive Communications (2018)

• Organizational Communication Management (2017)

• Organizational Structure Design (2017)

• Quality Management and Organizational Processes (2017)

• Anthropology (2016)

• Performance Management (2016)

• Human Resource Productivity (2016)

• Human Resource Management (2016)

• Mahdavi Government and the Duties of Awaiters (2016)

• Four Specialized Occupations in Cultural Relations Development (2015)

• Scientific-Educational Workshop on Vision Document and Economic Diplomacy (2015)

• FCE (First Certificate in English) (2015)

• ICDL Five Core Skills (2015)

• National Security (2011)

• Principles and Concepts of Cultural Productivity (2010)

• Computer Usage and File Management (2010)

• Familiarity with the Law of Public Accounts (2010)

• Familiarity with the Law of the Court of Audit (2010)

• Political History of Shiism (2009)

• Website Management for Organizations (2008)

• How to Develop Your Organization's Vision (2002)

• Quality Observer, "Tanin" International Cultural Monthly (2021-2025)

• Deputy Secretary, Content Committee, 12th Conference of Cultural Counselors of the I.R. of Iran in Tehran (2021)

• Member of the Executive Board, 13th Presidential Election (Indonesia Domain) (2021)

• Manager, International Section of the International Holy Quran Exhibition (2010)

• Member of the Executive Board, 11th Presidential Election (Shanghai Domain) (2013)

• Head of the Booth for Capabilities and Capacities of the Cultural Organization at the Exhibition of Cultural Institutions affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Leader (2008)

• Head of Guides and Translators for the International Section of the Holy Quran Exhibition in Tehran (2003)

• Head of the Cultural, Scientific, and Service Cooperation Committee, Iran-Philippines Bilateral Summit in Tehran (2002)

• Executive and Exhibition Manager, International Section of the Holy Quran Exhibition in Tehran (2002)

• Head of the Exhibition Unit, International Section of the Holy Quran Exhibition in Tehran (2000)

• Member of the Union of Islamic Student Associations of the Indian Subcontinent (1979-1997)

• Head of the Indian Delegation at the Second Commemoration Ceremony of the Demise of Imam Khomeini (RA) (1991)

• Accompanied the esteemed Head of the Organization on a trip to Turkmenistan (2024).

• Participated in the preliminary delegation for the visit of the esteemed President (13th Government) to Oman (2025).

• Attended the Iran and Afghanistan Scientific and Educational Committee (2017).

• Participated in the Delegation for Review and Evaluation of Cultural Missions of the I.R. of Iran in Pakistan (2011).

• Attended the Holy Defense Film Festival in Lebanon and Syria (2010).

• Head of the Cultural Delegation of the I.R. of Iran to Portugal (2009).

• Participated in the preliminary delegation for the visit of the esteemed President (9th Government) to Turkey (2008).

• Representative of the Organization for dispatching the National Orchestra to the UAE (2003).

• Attended the Frankfurt International Book Fair (2002).

• Representative of the Organization in the Joint Commission of Iran and Saudi Arabia (2002).

• Head of the Cultural Delegation of the I.R. of Iran to Japan (Min-On Festival) (2001).

• Head of the Cultural Delegation of the I.R. of Iran to Belgrade, Bulgaria, and Bosnia (2001).

• Representative of the Organization in the Joint Commission of Iran and Jordan (2000).

• Attended the International Book Fair in Japan (1999).

• Head of the Cultural Delegation of the I.R. of Iran to Cyprus and Greece (1999).