A courtesy visit of the Political and Cultural Expert

     On 5^th April 2024, Meeting Room No.9, 2^nd floor of the Kasetsart Golden Jubilee Administration and Information Center Building, Kasetsart University Bangkhen Campus, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kampanat Pensupar, Vice President for International Affairs, along with administrators and lecturers, namely Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chamaipak Maiklad, Assistant to the President for International Affairs; Asst. Prof. Dr.rer.Soc Supapatpimol Simlee, Assistant to the President for International Affairs; Asst. Prof. Dr. Korakit Choomgrant, Deputy Dean for International Affairs and Educational Development, Faculty of Social Sciences; Asst. Prof. Dr. Udomluk Koolsriroj, Deputy Dean for International Affairs, Faculty of Education; and representatives of the International Affairs Division, welcomed Mr. Morteza Soltani, Political and Cultural Expert of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Thailand on the occasion of visit to Kasetsart University. 

     Mr. Morteza Soltani wishes to discuss the possibility of collaboration between the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Kasetsart University, focusing on academic and cultural aspects. Mr. Morteza Soltani has proposed the following cooperation framework:
          1. A lecture on Iran's socio-political development after the 1979 Islamic Revolution by the Embassy's political expert.
          2. Signing MoUs between Iranian universities and Kasetsart University.
          3. Offering scholarships to KU students.
          4. Arranging a cultural session on Iran, including its tourist attractions.
          5. Screening Iranian movies (dubbed or with Thai subtitles).
          6. Performing live Iranian music.
          7. Holding Iranology workshops, handicrafts, books, and photo exhibitions.
          8. Holding short-term Persian language courses.
          9. Arranging joint webinars between Iranian universities and Kasetsart University.
          10. Facilitating other collaboration between Iranian universities and Kasetsart University.
     KU administrators and lecturers proposed avenues for collaboration, including extending an invitation to Mr. Morteza Soltani to speak on “The History of Iran” at the Faculty of Social Sciences, KU, student and staff exchange programs, and scholarships for postgraduate studies for KU lecturers. Mr. Morteza Soltani has embraced these proposed collaborative efforts, aiming to enhance Thailand's understanding of the Islamic Republic of Iran and mitigate any biases that may arise from portrayals of Iranians in social media. Following the discussion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kampanat Pensupar, presented souvenirs to Mr. Morteza Soltani. Finally, all participants participated in a group photo session, serving as a reminder of the fruitful exchange and shared goals.