﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated at Tuesday, June 23, 2026 11:16:44 PM--><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>EciEco RSS Feed</title><description>EciEco RSS Feed</description><link>https://www.ecieco.org</link><copyright>6/23/2026 11:16:44 PM EciEco All Rights Reserved.</copyright><generator>RSS Generator</generator><managingEditor>info@ecieco.org (EciEco ) </managingEditor><webMaster>info@ecieco.org (EciEco ) </webMaster><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>The literary session of "Shared Voice" was held at the ECO Cultural Institute</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/11002/The-literary-session-of-Shared-Voice-was-held-at-the-ECO-Cultural-Institute</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002afa</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute hosted the specialized session of "Shared Voice" on June 23, 2026, to commemorate the bilingual poets of the ECO region. In this event, which was attended by a group of prominent professors, researchers, and cultural figures, the civilizational dimensions and the common linguistic heritage of bilingual poets in the ECO region were analyzed.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/DSC03628_11322.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="547362"/><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:16:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Heart of Regional Cooperation: ECO Cultural Institute to Host Silk Road Seminar</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/11000/Intangible-Cultural-Heritage-at-the-Heart-of-Regional-Cooperation-ECO-Cultural-Institute-to-Host-Silk-Road-Seminar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002af8</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute will host a specialized seminar entitled “Regional Cooperation in Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage along the Silk Road” on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is organized in line with the Institute’s mission to strengthen cultural cooperation among the ECO Member States and promote intercultural dialogue across the region.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/09.31.01_11320.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="244101"/><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:36:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bilingual Poets: A Neglected Asset for Cultural Diplomacy and Regional Integration in the ECO Region</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10998/Bilingual-Poets-A-Neglected-Asset-for-Cultural-Diplomacy-and-Regional-Integration-in-the-ECO-Region</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002af6</guid><description>The Executive Director of the ECO Cultural Institute, in a note published by ISNA, has described bilingual poets as a neglected yet vital asset for cultural diplomacy across the ECO region, calling for the creation of an "Atlas of Bilingual Poets of ECO Member States" to foster regional integration and academic-cultural collaboration.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/DSC03273_11319.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="341993"/><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:31:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kahramanmaraş Accepted into UNESCO Creative Cities Network as a “City of Literature”</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10996/Kahramanmara%c5%9f-Accepted-into-UNESCO-Creative-Cities-Network-as-a-City-of-Literature</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002af4</guid><description>Known as Vilayet-i Türkman during the Ottoman era, Kahramanmaraş has achieved a significant international milestone by becoming the first city from Türkiye to be admitted to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network with the title of “City of Literature.” This recognition officially acknowledges the city’s rich literary heritage and deep-rooted cultural legacy on a global scale.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/15.08.55_11318.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="220757"/><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:04:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECO Cultural Institute to Host Commemoration of Bilingual Poets of the ECO Region</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10994/ECO-Cultural-Institute-to-Host-Commemoration-of-Bilingual-Poets-of-the-ECO-Region</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002af2</guid><description>As part of its ongoing efforts to preserve and promote the literary and cultural heritage of ECO member states, the ECO Cultural Institute will hold a special event entitled “A Shared Voice؛ Commemoration of the Bilingual Poets of the ECO Region” ، on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 (corresponding to 2 Tir 1405 in the Iranian calendar).</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/13.23.13_11317.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="198299"/><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:36:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Commemoration Conference of Magtymguly Pyragy</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10992/Commemoration-Conference-of-Magtymguly-Pyragy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002af0</guid><description>Speech by Ambassador Mohammad Hassan President, ECO Cultural Institute at the Commemoration Conference of Magtymguly Pyragy, the Great Poet and Thinker of the ECO Region
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
ECO Cultural Institute, Tehran</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/Image-Jun_11315.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="233470"/><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:18:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECI Publishes the Ninth Issue of "ECONAMEH"</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10990/ECI-Publishes-the-Ninth-Issue-of-ECONAMEH</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002aee</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute has released the ninth issue of its electronic monthly magazine, ECONAMEH, featuring four comprehensive sections dedicated to the cultural heritage of ECO member states, the Institute’s recent activities, scholarly articles, and the latest cultural and artistic developments across the ECO region.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/09.27.15_11316.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="254116"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:13:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‏Commemoration Ceremony of Magtymguly Pyragy Held at ECI</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10988/Commemoration-Ceremony-of-Magtymguly-Pyragy-Held-at-ECI</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002aec</guid><description>The commemoration ceremony of Magtymguly Pyragy, the prominent poet and thinker of the ECO region, titled "Magtymguly Pyragy; The Voice of Unity and Cultural Renaissance," was held on June 17, 2026, hosted by the ECO Cultural Institute.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/DSC03528_11314.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="174476"/><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:56:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Second Virtual Meeting of the "ECO National Libraries Expert Committee"</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10986/The-Second-Virtual-Meeting-of-the-ECO-National-Libraries-Expert-Committee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002aea</guid><description>The second meeting of the "ECO National Libraries Expert Committee" was held online on June 16, 2026, hosted by the National Library of Turkey, with the participation of representatives from the ECO Cultural Institute and experts from the libraries of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/14.37.50_11312.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="191285"/><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:23:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Regional Planning Council (RPC-2026)</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10972/Regional-Planning-Council-RPC-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002adc</guid><description>Statement of ambassador Muhammad Hassan, President ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) Tehran at the Regional Planning Council (17 May 2026)</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/15.01.58_11255.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="120111"/><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:22:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Meeting: "Magtymguly Pyragy, The Voice of Unity and Cultural Renaissance in the ECO Region"</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10971/International-Meeting-Magtymguly-Pyragy-The-Voice-of-Unity-and-Cultural-Renaissance-in-the-ECO-Region</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002adb</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute, in line with honoring the cultural icons of the ECO region, will host a scientific and cultural meeting titled "Magtymguly Pyragy, The Voice of Unity and Cultural Renaissance in the ECO Region."</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/13.21.57_11302.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="190989"/><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:36:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shared Cultural Figures and the Role of Classical Literature in Strengthening ECO Regional Identity</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10969/Shared-Cultural-Figures-and-the-Role-of-Classical-Literature-in-Strengthening-ECO-Regional-Identity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ad9</guid><description>In an article published by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Dr. Mehrdad Rakhshandeh, Executive Director of the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI), examines the role of shared cultural figures, classical literature, and historic cities in fostering regional identity and cultural convergence across the ECO region.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/10b42264276c_11301.png" type="image/png" length="3605905"/><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:21:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Makhtumkuli is a transnational figure and a shared cultural and civilizational asset of the region</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10967/Makhtumkuli-is-a-transnational-figure-and-a-shared-cultural-and-civilizational-asset-of-the-region</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ad7</guid><description>Ambassador Mohammad Hassan, President of the ECO Cultural Institute, described the renowned poet Makhtumkuli Fragi as the national poet of the Turkmen people and a transnational figure during a commemorative conference held in his honor.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/10.23.15_11300.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="55336"/><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:10:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Istanbul's 14th International Conquest Cup Brought Together Archers from Across Eurasia and Beyond</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10964/Istanbul-s-14th-International-Conquest-Cup-Brought-Together-Archers-from-Across-Eurasia-and-Beyond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ad4</guid><description>The 14th International Conquest Cup (Fetih Kupası), one of the world's largest archery events, was held in Istanbul from 3 to 7 June 2026, bringing together more than 700 athletes from 51 countries at the historic Okmeydanı Archers Foundation facilities.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/17.11.58_11299.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="130577"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:17:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Introduction of the Book: "Samarkand in Persian Poetry and Literature"</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10963/Introduction-of-the-Book-Samarkand-in-Persian-Poetry-and-Literature</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ad3</guid><description>‏The ECO Cultural Institute, in line with its mission to promote and strengthen cultural ties among its member states and to cherish their common civilizational heritage, has published the book "Samarkand in Persian Poetry and Literature.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/16.26.15_11298.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="227315"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:15:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Launch Ceremony of "Kamand-e Zolf" at the ECO Cultural Institute</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10961/Book-Launch-Ceremony-of-Kamand-e-Zolf-at-the-ECO-Cultural-Institute</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ad1</guid><description>The book launch ceremony for "Kamand-e Zolf" (The Lasso of Tresses), a selection of poems by Zulfiya Atoyi, the prominent Tajik people's poet, was held on June 9, 2026, at the ECO Cultural Institute in Tehran, with the presence of diplomats, literary figures, and artists.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/DSC03349_11296.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="218876"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UNVEILING CEREMONY OF KAMAND-E ZOLF BY MS. ZULFIYA ATAYI</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10979/UNVEILING-CEREMONY-OF-KAMAND-E-ZOLF-BY-MS-ZULFIYA-ATAYI</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ae3</guid><description>SPEECH BY AMBASSADOR MOHAMMAD HASSAN
PRESIDENT OF THE ECO CULTURAL INSTITUTE
AT THE UNVEILING CEREMONY OF KAMAND-E ZOLF BY MS. ZULFIYA ATAYI
TUESDAY, 9 JUNE 2026, 11:00 A.M.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/DSC03349_11309.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="166936"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:53:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tajikistan’s Culture and History Presented at Azerbaijan’s International ADA University Festival</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10959/Tajikistan-s-Culture-and-History-Presented-at-Azerbaijan-s-International-ADA-University-Festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002acf</guid><description>(Khovar) — Representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Republic of Azerbaijan took part in the 14th International Cultural Festival organized by ADA University.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/08.31.29_11293.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="137673"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:18:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran’s National Handicrafts and Carpet Day</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10957/Iran-s-National-Handicrafts-and-Carpet-Day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002acd</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute extends its warm congratulations on 10 June 2026, observed as Iran’s National Handicrafts and Carpet Day, to artists, artisans, carpet weavers, researchers, and all those engaged in these fields.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/Image Jun_11292.png" type="image/png" length="3217419"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:12:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Launch of the First Issue of ECI Newsletter – 2026</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10955/Launch-of-the-First-Issue-of-ECI-Newsletter-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002acb</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) has started publishing its dedicated newsletter, titled ECI Newsletter, beginning in June 2026. The first issue was released on June 7, 2026 (17 Khordad 1405) as a new step in informing audiences about the Institute’s activities, programs, and future outlook. This publication is issued in English, reaching international readers as well.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/WhatsApp Image 2026-06-08 at 14.41.06_11289.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="122579"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:57:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three ECO Member States Qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10953/Three-ECO-Member-States-Qualify-for-the-FIFA-World-Cup-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ac9</guid><description>The FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with an expanded format of 48 teams, marks a milestone in global sports history. In this edition, three member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) — Iran, Uzbekistan, and Türkiye — have successfully qualified.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/23.21.04_11288.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="60178"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:53:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tajikistan and Iran Discuss Establishment of a Joint Industrial Park</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10951/Tajikistan-and-Iran-Discuss-Establishment-of-a-Joint-Industrial-Park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ac7</guid><description>DUSHANBE, June 6, 2026 — The establishment of a joint industrial park between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran was discussed during a meeting between the industry ministers of the two countries on the sidelines of the 4th Meeting of Industry Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/13.53.41_11287.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="47251"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:43:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECO Cultural Institute to Host Book Launch of Kamand-e Zolf</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10949/ECO-Cultural-Institute-to-Host-Book-Launch-of-Kamand-e-Zolf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ac5</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute will organize the launch ceremony of Kamand-e Zolf, a collection of selected poems by Zulfiya Atoyi, the renowned People’s Poet of the Republic of Tajikistan.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/WhatsApp Image 2026-06-07 at 10.12.34_11285.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="236819"/><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:52:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holding the first session in the series of Meetings Introducing ECO Member Countries, with a focus on Afghanistan</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10946/Holding-the-first-session-in-the-series-of-Meetings-Introducing-ECO-Member-Countries-with-a-focus-on-Afghanistan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ac2</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute (ECI), in line with its mission to deepen regional integration and strengthen mutual understanding among nations, held the first of its specialized series of meetings introducing ECO member states, with a focus on the rich culture, history, and civilization of "Afghanistan" on June 2, 2026, at the Institute’s headquarters.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/15.52.30_11284.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="173025"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:34:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Introducing history and culture of ECO Member Countries</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10981/Introducing-history-and-culture-of-ECO-Member-Countries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ae5</guid><description>Speech by H.E. Ambassador Mohammad Hassan, at the first session in the series of Meetings Introducing ECO Member Countries, with a focus on Afghanistan</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/DSC03267_11310.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="131001"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:09:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>48th CPR Meeting Held at ECI Headquarters</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10947/48th-CPR-Meeting-Held-at-ECI-Headquarters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ac3</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute hosted the 48th Meeting of the Council of Permanent Representatives on 25 May 2026, where key operational and administrative matters were reviewed and important decisions adopted.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/DSC03158_11283.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="148415"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:36:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Forum “Women and Water” Opens in Dushanbe</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10943/International-Forum-Women-and-Water-Opens-in-Dushanbe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002abf</guid><description>Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development 2018–2028,” the International Forum “Women and Water–2026” officially opened in Dushanbe. The event has brought together government officials, representatives of international organizations, scientific and legal institutions, and development finance organizations.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/09.35.31_11279.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="54635"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:12:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECO Cultural Institute Congratulates the Republic of Azerbaijan on Independence Day</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10940/ECO-Cultural-Institute-Congratulates-the-Republic-of-Azerbaijan-on-Independence-Day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002abc</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute sincerely congratulates the Government and the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of 28 May, the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/Image_11278.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="145705"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 09:06:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>On the occasion of World Wrestling Day</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10939/On-the-occasion-of-World-Wrestling-Day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002abb</guid><description>Wrestling is a common and proud heritage among the member countries of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO); a deep-rooted sport that holds a special place in the culture, identity, and history of the peoples of the ECO region.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/11.31.04_11274.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="84626"/><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 09:07:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tajikistan–Azerbaijan Business Forum Held in Baku</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10937/Tajikistan-Azerbaijan-Business-Forum-Held-in-Baku</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ab9</guid><description>On May 22, 2026, the “Tajikistan–Azerbaijan Business Forum” was held in with the participation of government officials and private sector representatives from both countries. The forum was organized within the framework of the 8th Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation between the two states, aiming to expand trade relations, attract investment, and implement joint projects.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/09.28.42_11273.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="66324"/><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 07:38:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Establishment of the International Avicenna Prize in Tajikistan</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10935/Establishment-of-the-International-Avicenna-Prize-in-Tajikistan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ab7</guid><description>By decree of Emomali Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan, the International Abu Ali ibn Sina Prize in the field of medicine has been established.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/05.11.08_11272.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="25666"/><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 05:20:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECI Congratulates Ashgabat &amp; Dezful City Day</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10932/ECI-Congratulates-Ashgabat-Dezful-City-Day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ab4</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) extends its sincere congratulations on the occasion of Ashgabat City Day in Turkmenistan and Dezful City Day in Iran.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/22.40.03_11271.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="195222"/><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 05:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pakistan and the Strategic Leap in Medical Tourism</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10931/Pakistan-and-the-Strategic-Leap-in-Medical-Tourism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ab3</guid><description>The Role of Unani Medicine, Karachi and Lahore's Healthcare Infrastructure, and the Emergence of a Regional ECO Hub</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/1409980_8261261_9aa_akhbar_11270.webp" type="image/webp" length="57708"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:10:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Culture and Art Day in Kazakhstan: Celebrating Heritage and Wisdom</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10929/Culture-and-Art-Day-in-Kazakhstan-Celebrating-Heritage-and-Wisdom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ab1</guid><description>The 21st of May is designated in the national calendar of the Republic of Kazakhstan as the "Day of Culture and Art Workers." This national occasion serves as an opportunity to honor the indispensable role of all those who, across various artistic, scientific, and cultural spheres, are responsible for safeguarding and promoting Kazakhstan's rich heritage.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/12.39.35_11269.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="171270"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>On the Commemoration Day of Mulla Sadra</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10927/On-the-Commemoration-Day-of-Mulla-Sadra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002aaf</guid><description>The 22nd of May (1st of Khordad), the Commemoration Day of Sadr al-Muta'allihin Shirazi, honors a profound thinker who transcended the boundaries of abstract discourse, transforming philosophy into a living reflection on humanity, truth, and the universe.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/3016984_618_11268.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="78830"/><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:57:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tajikistan scientific and literary conference held in Bishkek</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10925/Tajikistan-scientific-and-literary-conference-held-in-Bishkek</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002aad</guid><description>As part of the Cultural Days of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Kyrgyz Republic, held from May 18 to 21, 2026, in Bishkek, a scientific and literary conference titled “Tursunzoda and Aitmatov: Heralds of Peace and Friendship” took place.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/2_11266.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="88893"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:47:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Days of Tajik Cinema Opened in the Kyrgyz Republic</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10922/Days-of-Tajik-Cinema-Opened-in-the-Kyrgyz-Republic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002aaa</guid><description>On May 18, within the framework of the Days of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Kyrgyz Republic, the opening ceremony of the Days of Tajik Cinema was held in the city of Bishkek.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/05.29.35_11261.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="78631"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:24:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>President of ECO Cultural Institute Visits Iran's Organization of Natural Resources</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10921/President-of-ECO-Cultural-Institute-Visits-Iran-s-Organization-of-Natural-Resources</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002aa9</guid><description>TEHRAN – Following an official invitation from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the President of the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) joined foreign diplomats and heads of international organizations today, Monday, May 18, 2026, to inspect the damages inflicted upon the country's Organization of Natural Resources and Watershed Management by the US and Israeli regimes' attacks.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/15.26.55_11260.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="19459"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:22:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECI Statement on International Museum Day</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10919/ECI-Statement-on-International-Museum-Day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002aa7</guid><description>International Museum Day is a renewal of our covenant with a civilization whose preservation was deemed essential by Abu Rayhan al-Biruni, the great historian of this region, who stated: "Reexamining the remnants of the past fosters wisdom and cements the bonds between generations."</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/international-museum-day-may-celebration-_11258.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="109320"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:12:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>On the Occasion of the Commemoration Day of Hakim Omar Khayyam Neyshaburi</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10911/On-the-Occasion-of-the-Commemoration-Day-of-Hakim-Omar-Khayyam-Neyshaburi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a9f</guid><description>On the occasion of May 18th (28th of Ordibehesht), the commemoration day of Hakim Omar Khayyam  Neyshaburi, the ECO Cultural Institute extends its heartiest congratulations to all thinkers, researchers, and enthusiasts of science, philosophy, and Persian literature.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/خیام_11251.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="228366"/><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:54:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECO Cultural Institute President Addresses 36th RPC Meeting</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10917/ECO-Cultural-Institute-President-Addresses-36th-RPC-Meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002aa5</guid><description>The 36th Meeting of the ECO Regional Planning Council (RPC) officially commenced today, May 17, 2026 (27 Ordibehesht 1405), at the ECO Secretariat with the participation of delegations from ECO Member States and representatives of ECO specialized and affiliated institutions.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/15.01.58_11255.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="120111"/><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:57:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mevlana’s UNESCO-Recognized Manuscripts Preserved Under Special Conservation Conditions in Konya</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10914/Mevlana-s-UNESCO-Recognized-Manuscripts-Preserved-Under-Special-Conservation-Conditions-in-Konya</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002aa2</guid><description>Konya, one of Türkiye’s most important centers of Sufi heritage and spiritual culture, continues to preserve invaluable manuscript treasures associated with Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. Located in the heart of the city, the Mevlana Museum houses one of Türkiye’s rarest collections of historical manuscripts, including some of the oldest known handwritten copies of Mevlana’s major works.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/16.14.08_11254.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="268625"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:18:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Message from the President of the ECO Cultural Institute on the Occasion of the Tehran Virtual Book Fair</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10913/Message-from-the-President-of-the-ECO-Cultural-Institute-on-the-Occasion-of-the-Tehran-Virtual-Book-Fair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002aa1</guid><description>‏ His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Hassan, President of the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI), in a message on the occasion of the 7th Tehran Virtual Book Fair, described this event as a platform for consolidating elite capacities and safeguarding the shared roots of wisdom in the region.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/WhatsApp Image 2026-05-14 at 16.35.20_11252.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="113479"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:10:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The 3rd International Congress on Strategic Research in the Turkic World is set to begin</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10908/The-3rd-International-Congress-on-Strategic-Research-in-the-Turkic-World-is-set-to-begin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a9c</guid><description>This year’s theme is “Cooperation Based on Turkic Friendship: International Relations Perspectives from History to the Future.” The congress will be held at the Faculty of Political Sciences of Marmara University in Istanbul between 15–17 May 2026.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/Turk_11247.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="156111"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:22:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECI Message on Persian Language Day</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10900/ECI-Message-on-Persian-Language-Day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a94</guid><description>On the occasion of 15 May, commemorated as the National Day of the Persian Language and the anniversary of the eminent Persian poet Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi, the ECO Cultural Institute extends its sincere congratulations to Persian speakers, scholars, researchers, and admirers of Persian language and literature across the world.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/ferdosi_11242.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="81322"/><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:59:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Festival "Ushshoqi Rahmoni" Concludes in Khujand</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10906/International-Festival-Ushshoqi-Rahmoni-Concludes-in-Khujand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a9a</guid><description>The international festival-competition of Shashmaqom titled "Ushshoqi Rahmoni," held in the city of Khujand to mark "Shashmaqom Day," has concluded with the announcement of the winners. This cultural and artistic event, held from May 10 to 12, 2026, hosted prominent artists and music experts from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and France.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/رحمانی_11246.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="111942"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:58:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kitap Elshisi: The Book Ambassadors Movement in Kazakhstan</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10904/Kitap-Elshisi-The-Book-Ambassadors-Movement-in-Kazakhstan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a98</guid><description>Kitap Elshisi is a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting reading and literature in Kazakhstan, operating as part of the international "Book Ambassadors" movement. With the goal of creating a link between local readers and the global network of book lovers, this project has gathered more than one hundred volunteer ambassadors across the country to institutionalize national and world literature among youth and the general public.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/کتاب_11244.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="125100"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:46:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>“Art and War” exhibition unveiled at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10902/Art-and-War-exhibition-unveiled-at-Tehran-Museum-of-Contemporary-Art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a96</guid><description>In continuation of its “Art and War” event series, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art has unveiled an exhibition featuring selected masterpieces from its collection of modern and pop art, exploring the impact of wars and contemporary crises on global art.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/11.51.51_11243.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="54508"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:40:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye 2026 Concludes Successfully</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10897/Presidential-Cycling-Tour-of-T%c3%bcrkiye-2026-Concludes-Successfully</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a91</guid><description>The 61st edition of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye has successfully concluded following eight stages across Türkiye, once again bringing together international cyclists, teams, and global audiences through one of the region’s most prominent sporting events.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/09.24.04_11240.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="217480"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:49:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tajikistan Celebrates Shashmaqom Day with International Participation</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10896/Tajikistan-Celebrates-Shashmaqom-Day-with-International-Participation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a90</guid><description>The international festival and competition “Ushshoqi Rahmoni” was held on May 12, 2026, in Sughd Province of the Republic of Tajikistan on the occasion of Shashmaqom Day. The cultural event brought together artists, musicians, and researchers of traditional music from several countries, including Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, and France.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/شش مقام_11238.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="74513"/><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:14:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Release of the 8th Issue of “ECOnameh” by the ECO Cultural Institute</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10894/Release-of-the-8th-Issue-of-ECOnameh-by-the-ECO-Cultural-Institute</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a8e</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute has announced the publication of the eighth issue of “ECOnameh”, its cultural and analytical monthly magazine, for Ordibehesht 1405 (May 2026).</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/Econame_11239.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="124223"/><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:09:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Herat Hosts Commemoration Ceremony for Khwaja Abdullah Ansari</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10892/Herat-Hosts-Commemoration-Ceremony-for-Khwaja-Abdullah-Ansari</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a8c</guid><description>A ceremony marking the 1,051st birth anniversary of Khwaja Abdullah Ansari was held on Saturday, 9th May 2026, in Herat. The event was organized by the Directorate of Information and Culture of Herat and attended by cultural officials, representatives of cultural centers from neighboring countries and Turkey, as well as a number of scholars and religious figures.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/15.52.52_11234.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="165350"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:41:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Magtymguly: Architect of Turkmen Renaissance</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10890/Magtymguly-Architect-of-Turkmen-Renaissance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a8a</guid><description>Magtymguly Pyragy (1724–1807 AD) is more than a classical poet; he is the architect of the Literary Renaissance within the cultural geography of Central Asia and Astrabad. His position in Eastern literature can be compared to that of Dante in Italian literature or Pushkin in Russian literature. By transitioning from the elite scholarly language (Chagatai Turkic) to the language of the people, he laid the foundation for a modern literary identity.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/14.07.51_11233.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="28614"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:39:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‏Seraly Kozhamkulov: A Shining Star in the Firmament of Kazakhstan's National Theater</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10888/Seraly-Kozhamkulov-A-Shining-Star-in-the-Firmament-of-Kazakhstan-s-National-Theater</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a88</guid><description>‏Seraly Kozhamkulov is one of the founders of professional theater in Kazakhstan and a prominent figure in the country’s cultural history. Born in the late 19th century in the Kostanay region, he traversed a path full of ups and downs، from traditional maktabs to the battlefields, and eventually to the dramatic stage.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/13.07.24_11232.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="26414"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:35:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‏Book Introduction: "ECO Diplomatic Library: A Mirror of Convergence among ECO Nations"</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10886/Book-Introduction-ECO-Diplomatic-Library-A-Mirror-of-Convergence-among-ECO-Nations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a86</guid><description>‏The book "ECO Diplomatic Library: A Mirror of Convergence among ECO Nations," authored by Dr. Zahra Aslani, is a specialized documentary work structured in eight chapters, published in 2024 (1403 Solar Hijri) by the ECO Cultural Institute. This work seeks to provide a comprehensive perspective, illustrating the library’s significant role within the cultural interactions of the region’s nations.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/13.17.03_11227.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="212553"/><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:35:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tajik Tourism Companies Participated in the “Bishkek International Tourism Fair 2026”</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10884/Tajik-Tourism-Companies-Participated-in-the-Bishkek-International-Tourism-Fair-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a84</guid><description>Dushanbe,  /Khovar News Agency/. From April 30 to May 2, 2026, in the city of Bishkek, tourism companies of the Tajikistan participated in the international exhibition Bishkek International Tourism Fair 2026 (BITF 2026), where they presented the country’s national pavilion. This was reported to Khovar by the Embassy of Tajikistan in Kyrgyzstan.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/09.28.20_11225.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="64770"/><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:18:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mirzo Tursunzoda — National Poet and Global Figure</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10882/Mirzo-Tursunzoda-National-Poet-and-Global-Figure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a82</guid><description>A national conference was held in honor of the poet’s 115th anniversary.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/09.26.49_11224.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="68484"/><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:14:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Conference on Key Issues of Eastern Philology and Literary Relations</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10878/International-Conference-on-Key-Issues-of-Eastern-Philology-and-Literary-Relations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a7e</guid><description>Dushanbe, May 4, 2026 — An international scientific and practical conference titled “Key Issues of Eastern Philology in Linguistic and Literary Relations in the Context of Globalization” was held at the Tajikistan International University of Foreign Languages named after Sotim Ulugzoda.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/07.43.12_11221.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="95389"/><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:15:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The first Tajik restaurant opens in Minsk</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10876/The-first-Tajik-restaurant-opens-in-Minsk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a7c</guid><description>The first Tajik restaurant, named “Umar Khayyam,” has opened at the EXPOBEL shopping center. This event is considered an important step in promoting Tajik culture and national cuisine abroad.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/07.41.19_11220.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="86273"/><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:12:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECO Cultural Institute’s Statement on the Occasion of Shiraz Day</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10874/ECO-Cultural-Institute-s-Statement-on-the-Occasion-of-Shiraz-Day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a7a</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) extends its sincere congratulations to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly the cultured and esteemed people of Fars Province and the city of Shiraz, on the occasion of Shiraz Day.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/13.03.25_11217.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="198633"/><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:57:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>“Rabia Balkhi — A Genius of Persian-Tajik Poetry”</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10870/Rabia-Balkhi-A-Genius-of-Persian-Tajik-Poetry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a76</guid><description>The scientific conference titled “Rabia Balkhi — A Genius of Persian-Tajik Poetry” was held in Tajikabad district of Tajikistan to mark the 1050th anniversary of Rabia Balkhi.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/08.05.08_11209.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="79127"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:18:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Manifestation of Coexistence at the Astana National Culture and  Cuisine Festival</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10868/Manifestation-of-Coexistence-at-the-Astana-National-Culture-and-Cuisine-Festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a74</guid><description>The Astana National  Culture and Cuisine Festival, as one of the capital's most prominent cultural events, serves as a platform to showcase the cohesion and shared heritage of the diverse ethnic groups living in Kazakhstan.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/15.24.55_11208.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="71582"/><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:20:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Expansion of Tajikistan–Pakistan cooperation in labor and vocational training discussed in Dushanbe</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10865/Expansion-of-Tajikistan-Pakistan-cooperation-in-labor-and-vocational-training-discussed-in-Dushanbe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a71</guid><description>On May 1, 2026, in Dushanbe, issues related to expanding cooperation between Tajikistan and Pakistan in the fields of labor and vocational training were discussed.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/08.06.18_11205.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="40103"/><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 06:14:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An international exhibition titled “Tajikistan — A Country of Rare Heritage” will be held in Rome</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10864/An-international-exhibition-titled-Tajikistan-A-Country-of-Rare-Heritage-will-be-held-in-Rome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a70</guid><description>On May 1, 2026, it was announced that in the near future, an international exhibition titled “Tajikistan — A Country of Rare Heritage” will be held in the city of Rome — the capital of Italy.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/08.05.46_11204.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="64969"/><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 06:12:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‌Astana Hosts the 9th Eurasia ‌International Book Fair</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10862/Astana-Hosts-the-9th-Eurasia-International-Book-Fair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a6e</guid><description>‌The 9th Eurasia International Book ‌Fair in Astana emerged as a cultural turning point in the heart of Central Asia, successfully bridging the region's rich literary traditions with the modern standards of the global publishing industry.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/14.27.56_11203.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="262946"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:06:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>“Pakistan Book Corner” Opened at the National Library of Tajikistan</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10860/Pakistan-Book-Corner-Opened-at-the-National-Library-of-Tajikistan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a6c</guid><description>Book corners dedicated to 19 countries of the world have been established at the National Library of Tajikistan, where citizens can familiarize themselves with the history, culture, and national traditions of these countries. This was stated by the Director of the Library, Lutfiya Abdukholiqzoda, during the افتتاح (opening) ceremony of the “Pakistan Book Corner.”</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/10.01.27_11202.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="110993"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:03:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An Exhibition of Tajik Artists Opens as Part of the Days of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Republic of Belarus</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10858/An-Exhibition-of-Tajik-Artists-Opens-as-Part-of-the-Days-of-Culture-of-the-Republic-of-Tajikistan-in-the-Republic-of-Belarus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a6a</guid><description>On April 27, at the National Library of Belarus, an exhibition of Tajik artists titled “The Beauty of Tajikistan: Heritage for the Future” was officially opened as part of the Days of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Republic of Belarus. The press center of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan reported this.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/08.50.47_11200.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="78245"/><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:59:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Donation of 800 Books by the ECO Cultural Institute to the Islamic ‏Encyclopedia Foundation</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10856/Donation-of-800-Books-by-the-ECO-Cultural-Institute-to-the-Islamic-Encyclopedia-Foundation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a68</guid><description>‏The ECO Cultural Institute (ECI), in ‏continuation of its book-oriented programs and the development of cultural exchanges, has donated a valuable collection of 800 specialized books to the "Islamic Encyclopedia Foundation."</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/15.34.07_11199.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="159919"/><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:31:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‏Linguistic Diplomacy: The Strategic Link Between Iran and Uzbekistan within the field of Cultural ‏Cooperation</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10854/Linguistic-Diplomacy-The-Strategic-Link-Between-Iran-and-Uzbekistan-within-the-field-of-Cultural-Cooperation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a66</guid><description>‏The membership of Sadri Saadi, the ‏distinguished professor at Samarkand State University, in the Academy of Persian Language and Literature of Iran is more than a mere symbolic event. it is a testament to the depth of cultural ties between Iran and Uzbekistan and an emphasis on the strategic importance of the shared Persian linguistic heritage within the geography of the ECO member states.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/15.33.36_11198.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="23332"/><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:28:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Discovery of 24 Historical Pottery Artifacts and a Stone Inscription in Ghazni</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10852/Discovery-of-24-Historical-Pottery-Artifacts-and-a-Stone-Inscription-in-Ghazni</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a64</guid><description>In a significant archaeological development, local authorities have announced the discovery of 24 historical pottery artifacts along with a stone inscription in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. These items were uncovered during recent excavations conducted by archaeological teams, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and historical depth of the region.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/15.07.39_11197.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="74527"/><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:12:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Documentary “King of the Peaks” Wins International Award</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10850/Documentary-King-of-the-Peaks-Wins-International-Award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a62</guid><description>The documentary  "King of the Peaks”, produced by the Committee for Television and Radio under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, has won the prestigious “Best Impact Storytelling Award” at the Astana Eco Film Festival 2026. The Committee announced the news to the Khovar News Agency.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/08.17.27_11175.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="101747"/><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:18:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Symposium Held in Tajikistan on the Occasion of Publishing Ayni’s Book</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10848/International-Symposium-Held-in-Tajikistan-on-the-Occasion-of-Publishing-Ayni-s-Book</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a60</guid><description>At the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, an international scientific symposium was held to mark the 100th anniversary of the writing and publication of the outstanding work «Намунаи адабиёти тоҷик» (“Sample of Tajik Literature”) by Sadriddin Ayni, the founder of modern Tajik literature.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/18.49.05_11174.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="80970"/><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:15:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World Book Day: An Opportunity to Re-examine Shared Cultural Heritage in the ECO Region</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10846/World-Book-Day-An-Opportunity-to-Re-examine-Shared-Cultural-Heritage-in-the-ECO-Region</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a5e</guid><description>World Book and Copyright Day, celebrated annually on April 23rd, is historically linked to a long-standing tradition in Catalonia, Spain.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/WhatsApp Image 2026-04-23 at 09.35.25_11169.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="80742"/><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:46:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Econameh Issue No. 7 Published</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10844/Econameh-Issue-No-7-Published</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a5c</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute has released the seventh issue of its monthly publication “Econameh” for Farvardin 1405. This edition, structured in four chapters, presents a curated selection of tangible and intangible cultural heritage from ECO member states, expert analyses, cultural reports, and thematic special features.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/76a4b0e1-e597-4ad4-8d25-768bfeaa349c_11150.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="122856"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:51:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Message of the ECO Cultural Institute on the Occasion of Saadi Shirazi Commemoration Day</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10842/Message-of-the-ECO-Cultural-Institute-on-the-Occasion-of-Saadi-Shirazi-Commemoration-Day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a5a</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute commemorates the anniversary of the great Sage, Saadi Shirazi.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/11148_11149.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="138230"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:02:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Message of Condolence and Solidarity from the ECO Cultural Institute on the Martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10840/Message-of-Condolence-and-Solidarity-from-the-ECO-Cultural-Institute-on-the-Martyrdom-of-the-Supreme-Leader-of-the-Islamic-Republic-of-Iran</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a58</guid><description>‏The ECO Cultural Institute, as an international and regional institution, expresses its profound condolences and solidarity with the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the martyrdom of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in the terrorist attack by US-Israeli forces on Tehran.‏</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/رهبر شهید_11145.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="99078"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:21:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Introduction: "Iqbal in the Contemporary Persian World"</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10836/Book-Introduction-Iqbal-in-the-Contemporary-Persian-World</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a54</guid><description>The book "Iqbal in the Contemporary Persian World" is a research work in the field of analytical bibliography and pathological study of Iqbal studies in Iran. It was published in 2022 by the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) Publications and presented to the academic community on the occasion of the 145th birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal Lahori, the thought-provoking thinker and renowned poet of Pakistan.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/معرفی کتاب اقبال_11143.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="203170"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Message from the ECO Cultural Institute on the Commemoration of Attar Neishaburi</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10833/Message-from-the-ECO-Cultural-Institute-on-the-Commemoration-of-Attar-Neishaburi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a51</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute honors the Commemoration Day of Sheikh Farid al-Din Attar Neishaburi, the visionary poet and mystic of the ECO region; an orator whose words and thoughts are not only deeply rooted in the depths of meaning and Sufism but also continue to serve as a soul-soothing breeze, inspiring friendship and convergence among humanity today.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/attar.jpg_11142.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="181443"/><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:09:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Importance of Antiquities, historical sites and Cultural Heritage in the Convergence of ECO Member States and the Consequences of Their Destruction</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10834/The-Importance-of-Antiquities-historical-sites-and-Cultural-Heritage-in-the-Convergence-of-ECO-Member-States-and-the-Consequences-of-Their-Destruction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a52</guid><description>Dr. Mehrdad Rakhshandeh, Executive Director of the ECO Cultural Institute, in an analytical note, examined the vital role of cultural heritage in regional convergence and explained the irreparable consequences of the destruction of antiquities following imposed wars on the civilizational body of ECO member countries.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/IMG_20260406_140345_11138.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="44366"/><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:44:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Message from the ECO Cultural Institute and Expression of Deep Concern Over Destruction of Educational and Cultural Centers in Iran Amidst US-Israeli Attacks</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10830/Message-from-the-ECO-Cultural-Institute-and-Expression-of-Deep-Concern-Over-Destruction-of-Educational-and-Cultural-Centers-in-Iran-Amidst-US-Israeli-Attacks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a4e</guid><description>ECO Cultural Institute, as an international and regional body, expresses profound concern over the destruction of universities, schools, and public libraries in Iran that have been targeted during US-Israeli attacks.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/1_11137.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="53171"/><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:10:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Release of the 6th Issue of "ECONAME" Magazine: The Convergence of Two Festivals across the Silk Road</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10828/Release-of-the-6th-Issue-of-ECONAME-Magazine-The-Convergence-of-Two-Festivals-across-the-Silk-Road</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a4c</guid><description>We are proud to announce the release of the 6th issue of the specialized magazine "ECONAME," focusing on the "Shared Traditions of Ramadan and Nowruz."</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:08:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Official Statement of the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI)</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10839/Official-Statement-of-the-ECO-Cultural-Institute-ECI</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a57</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute, as an international and regional organization, expresses its strongest condemnation regarding the destruction of cultural heritage and monuments in the Islamic Republic of Iran during the recent terrorist attacks.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/04/تحریب ابنیه_11144.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="174888"/><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:11:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ECO Cultural Institute Hosts Iftar Gathering with Ambassadors of Member States</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10880/ECO-Cultural-Institute-Hosts-Iftar-Gathering-with-Ambassadors-of-Member-States</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a80</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/16.01.05_11223.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="101266"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:01:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>on the Passing of the Late Abdolmajid Arfaei</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10826/on-the-Passing-of-the-Late-Abdolmajid-Arfaei</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a4a</guid><description>The sorrowful passing of the late Abdolmajid Arfaei, a distinguished Iranian translator and scholar, has plunged the ECO scientific and cultural community into deep mourning.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/Arfaee_11126.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="124157"/><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:22:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>During the days of the International Navruz Festival, the international tourist train will arrive in Dushanbe</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10824/During-the-days-of-the-International-Navruz-Festival-the-international-tourist-train-will-arrive-in-Dushanbe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a48</guid><description>During the International Navruz celebrations — from March 20 to 25, 2026 — the international tourist train “Jibek Joly” (“Silk Road”) will connect Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan along a single route. This was reported by Khovar News Agency citing the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Tajikistan.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/WhatsApp Image 2026-02-25 at 10.44.39_11122.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="94889"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:51:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An International Conference Titled “Rabia Balkhi</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10821/An-International-Conference-Titled-Rabia-Balkhi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a45</guid><description>The First Woman Poet with a Collected Divan in Persian and Tajik Literature” Will Be Held</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/WhatsApp Image 2026-02-24 at 10.38.35_11120.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="11310"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:43:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dushanbe declared the cultural capital of Asia in 2026</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10819/Dushanbe-declared-the-cultural-capital-of-Asia-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a43</guid><description>The city of Dushanbe has been announced as the “Cultural Capital of Asia for 2026.” The designation of Dushanbe as Asia’s Cultural Capital was confirmed by the Asian Cultural Executive Council on November 28, 2025. This was stated by Bakhtiyor Sharifi, First Deputy Mayor of Dushanbe, during a press conference.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/WhatsApp Image 2026-02-22 at 11.08.57_11119.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="77184"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:39:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Commemoration of Mirzo Tursunzoda to be held in Tajikistan</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10818/Commemoration-of-Mirzo-Tursunzoda-to-be-held-in-Tajikistan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a42</guid><description>On May 5 of this year, in the city of Dushanbe, a nationwide scientific-practical conference will be held dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the National Poet of Tajikistan, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, and Hero of Tajikistan — Mirzo Tursunzoda, under the theme “Mirzo Tursunzoda — National Poet and Outstanding Global Personality,” reports the news agency Khovar.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/WhatsApp Image 2026-02-22 at 11.08.56_11118.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="76586"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:38:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fifth Issue of ECONAMEH Published</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10816/Fifth-Issue-of-ECONAMEH-Published</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a40</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute has released the fifth issue of ECONAMEH, highlighting the role of cultural diplomacy in strengthening regional convergence among member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/PRESS-QUALITY_11112.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="109827"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:05:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Kamand-  e -Zolf Published</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10813/The-Kamand-e-Zolf-Published</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a3d</guid><description>The poetry collection Kamand-e- Zolf written by Ms. Zulfiyeh Ataei, a folk poet of Tajikistan, was published by the ECO Cultural Institute in Tehran.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/WhatsApp Image 2026-02-19 at 12.26.45_11111.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="85189"/><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran to hold exhibition in Dushanbe</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10812/Iran-to-hold-exhibition-in-Dushanbe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a3c</guid><description>The National Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be held in Dushanbe in May this year. The Tajik Chamber of Commerce reported this news to news agencies.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/Namoishgohi-molu-mahsuloti-Eron-11-1.jpg_11101.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="104085"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:50:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fifth Issue of ECONAMEH Published</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10810/Fifth-Issue-of-ECONAMEH-Published</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a3a</guid><description>The ECO Cultural Institute has released the fifth issue of ECONAMEH, highlighting the role of cultural diplomacy in strengthening regional convergence among member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/WhatsApp Image 2026-02-17 at 16.50.00_11099.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="51176"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:46:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>High-Level ECO Delegation Visits Abbas Abad Cultural District</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10809/High-Level-ECO-Delegation-Visits-Abbas-Abad-Cultural-District</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a39</guid><description>In the lead-up to spring, H.E. Amb. Mohammad Hassan, President of the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI), accompanied by H.E. Amb. Asad Majeed Khan, Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), and Dr. Rakhshandeh, Executive Director of the Institute, visited the Abbas Abad Cultural and Recreational District to explore its cultural and tourism capacities.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/B72A2656.JPG (1)_11098.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="2009814"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:43:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Президент Институт культуры ЭКО, посол д-р Мухаммад Хасан, встретился с главой и высокопоставленными должностными лицами ACECR</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10804/%d0%9f%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%b7%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%bd%d1%82-%d0%98%d0%bd%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8%d1%82%d1%83%d1%82-%d0%ba%d1%83%d0%bb%d1%8c%d1%82%d1%83%d1%80%d1%8b-%d0%ad%d0%9a%d0%9e-%d0%bf%d0%be%d1%81%d0%be%d0%bb-%d0%b4-%d1%80-%d0%9c%d1%83%d1%85%d0%b0%d0%bc%d0%bc%d0%b0%d0%b4-%d0%a5%d0%b0%d1%81%d0%b0%d0%bd-%d0%b2%d1%81%d1%82%d1%80%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%bb%d1%81%d1%8f-%d1%81-%d0%b3%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%be%d0%b9-%d0%b8-%d0%b2%d1%8b%d1%81%d0%be%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bf%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b0%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%bd%d1%8b%d0%bc%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%bb%d0%b6%d0%bd%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d0%bd%d1%8b%d0%bc%d0%b8-%d0%bb%d0%b8%d1%86%d0%b0%d0%bc%d0%b8-ACECR</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a34</guid><description>ТЕГЕРАН, 8 февраля – Его Превосходительство посол д-р Мухаммад Хасан, президент Институт культуры ЭКО (ECI), провел сегодня стратегическую встречу с профессором Монтазери, президентом Академического центра образования, культуры и исследований (ACECR), и группой высокопоставленных директоров организации.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/DSC02762_11078.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="1877374"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:19:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unveiling Ceremony of the Book of "Iqbal’s Correspondence with Atiya Begum"</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10973/Unveiling-Ceremony-of-the-Book-of-Iqbal-s-Correspondence-with-Atiya-Begum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002add</guid><description>Speech by H.E. Ambassador Mohammad Hassan, Honorable President of ECO Cultural Institute, at the Unveiling Ceremony of the Book of "Iqbal’s Correspondence with Atiya Begum"
Islamabad/ Pakistan
2026</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/4d74e511_11305.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="210969"/><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:36:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Meeting Between the President of the ECO Cultural Institute and the Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10806/Meeting-Between-the-President-of-the-ECO-Cultural-Institute-and-the-Head-of-the-Islamic-Culture-and-Relations-Organization</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a36</guid><description>On 13 January 2026, Amb. Mohammad Hassan, President of the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI), held a meeting with Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Imani-Pour, Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO).</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/02/_E2A3190_11095.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="302223"/><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:50:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Conference in Commemoration of Mirza Abdulqader Bedil</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10984/International-Conference-in-Commemoration-of-Mirza-Abdulqader-Bedil</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ae8</guid><description>Speech By Ambassador Mohammad Hassan, the President, ECO Cultural Institute at the International Conference in Commemoration of Mirza Abdulqader Bedil

Bedil Foundation, Tehran, Laleh hotel – 12 January 2026, at 18/00-19/30</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/0709c3_11311.webp" type="image/webp" length="109894"/><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:23:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Mehr's Chilleh: The Manifestation of Civilizational Unity among ECO Nations"</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10978/Mehr-s-Chilleh-The-Manifestation-of-Civilizational-Unity-among-ECO-Nations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002ae2</guid><description>Speech by H.E. Ambassador Mohammad Hassan, President of the ECO Cultural Institute at the International Celebration of "Mehr's Chilleh" Thursday, December 18, 2025 ECO</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/photo_1_2025-12-19_05-42-51_11003_11308.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="117444"/><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:45:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Commemorating the Legacy of Heydar Aliyev</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10975/Commemorating-the-Legacy-of-Heydar-Aliyev</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002adf</guid><description>Opening Speech: Commemorating the Legacy of Heydar Aliyev</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/06/611_11307.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="160464"/><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:24:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Interview with Dr. Rakhshandeh, Executive Director of ECI</title><link>https://www.ecieco.org/en/news/10872/Interview-with-Dr-Rakhshandeh-Executive-Director-of-ECI</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000002a78</guid><description>A short and engaging interview with Dr. Rokhshandeh, Executive Director of the ECO Cultural Institute, discussing the role of culture in regional integration and the institute’s upcoming plans.</description><category domain="https://www.ecieco.org">EciEco - General</category><enclosure  url="https://www.ecieco.org/Content/media/image/2026/05/12.15.09_11215.jpeg" type="image/jpeg" length="185562"/><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 09:24:27 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>