00:14Welcome to the Tehran Times Lighthouse, your source for the latest news and major developments
00:20from Iran. Here is a look at the key stories currently making headlines.
00:25Iran and Pakistan are exploring ways to increase tourism and investment through specialized
00:31travel packages covering pilgrimage, health, cultural, nature and business tourism. Officials
00:38also discuss expanding air connections, easing travel procedures, joint promotion and greater
00:44cooperation between private tourism companies in both countries.
00:50Iran participated in Moscow's Kosmosko International Contemporary Art Fair for the third consecutive
00:57year, showcasing works by more than 50 artists through eight galleries. The presentation aimed
01:04to introduce different generations of Iranian artists to Russian audiences, while strengthening
01:09professional and cultural links between the two countries' art communities.
01:14The Tehran Symphony Orchestra will stage a Mozart-focused concert at Vahdat Hall on September 15-16
01:22under conductor Nasir Haidarian. The program includes the Marriage of Figaro Virtue Piano Concerto
01:29No. 12 and Symphony No. 39 with young pianist Anissa Yazdanian performing as soloist.
01:35The Mako Frizen has signed an MOU with a Chinese company covering potential investment in railways,
01:44energy, mining, logistics and electric vehicles. Planned projects are intended to improve regional
01:50connectivity and strengthen Mako's positions as a transit and industrial gateway between Iran,
01:56Turkey, Azerbaijan and wider international markets. Iran and Russia are working to strengthen
02:03financial ties and facilitate bilateral trade by addressing customs, currency and transit challenges.
02:11Tehran is pursuing coordinated border management and seamless transit, while upgrades at key crossings,
02:19such as Astara, are expected to reduce delays and improve the movement of goods.
02:23Iran's Qashem Geopark and China's 10 in Global Geopark are expanding cooperation in natural heritage conservation and sustainable tourism.
02:34The partnership will promote the exchange of expertise in Geopark management while supporting environmentally responsible tourism and local development.
02:44That brings us to the end of today's lighthouse. Thank you for joining us and be sure to stay with
02:51us for the latest news and developments from Iran and across the region.
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