PRESS RELEASE

Philippine Embassy Participates in QIAU's ASEAN Business and Culture Fair

The Philippine Embassy in Tehran participated in the first ASEAN Business and Culture Fair of the Qazvin Islamic Azad University (QIAU) from 16 November to 25 November 2009.

The ten-day event, organized by the QIAU and its students, aimed to raise and improve understanding of the Iranians especially the students on ASEAN countries; their cultures, tourism potentials and business opportunities.

Each of the ten member countries of ASEAN was given a pavilion which featured its cultural and tourist attractions, handicrafts and national costumes, and a special day to give an overview of their respective countries and/or its relations with Iran. The QUIA students and the Filipino Community in Qazvin decorated the Philippine booth.

On 20 November, the designated Philippine Day, First Secretary and Consul General Rosario P. Lemque, delivered remarks about the Philippines’ relations with Iran focusing on cooperation between the two countries in the fields of business, tourism and culture. QIAU students made a presentation on the history, tourism attractions and economic situation of the Philippines.

QIAU, represented by Dr. Marshojaei, Director General of the Presidency of QIAU, led a business meeting between Philippine Embassy officials and Mr. Salehpour of Ministry of Commerce in Qazvin to explore possible trade cooperation between the Philippines and Iran particularly in the province of Qazvin.