The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran organized an exhibition titled “Pakistan Through Ages” at the ECO Cultural. Institute (ECI) today on 20th October 2026 highlighting Pakistan’s rich historical and cultural heritage and the enduring connections between civilizations. A large number of guests from diverse walks of life attended the event.
Welcoming the guests, Mr. Hassan, President of the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI), underscored the importance of culture in bringing nations closer together. He observed that cultural similarities among nations bear testimony to the shared origins and interconnected evolution of civilizations. In his remarks, Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, highlighted the long journey of human connections and the development of civilizations in the region. Tracing Pakistan’s history back thousands of years, he stated, “Our history begins thousands of years ago, in Mehrgarh, Baluchistan, where people domesticated flora and fauna, made tools, and built settled communities. “He further emphasized that civilizations develop through interaction and exchange rather than in isolation. “Civilizations don't develop in isolation; they grow through contact with their neighbours, travellers, and with ideas coming from distant lands,” he remarked.
Ambassador Siddiqui also highlighted the evolution of languages, forms of expression, art and literature, explaining how these cultural elements connect nations, facilitate mutual understanding, and contribute to the emergence and transformation of civilizations over time.
H.E. Anoushiravan Mohseni-Bandpe, Honourable Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Islamic Republic of Iran, appreciated the efforts of the Embassy of Pakistan and the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI)in organizing the event and screening the documentary. He observed that such initiatives will play a vital role in introducing Pakistan’s history, culture and heritage to the Iranian public.
The Deputy Minister emphasized the longstanding cultural, historical, religious and linguistic commonalities between Pakistan and Iran, noting the importance of enhanced interaction and cultural engagement to deepen mutual understanding of each other’s values, traditions and heritage. The Deputy Minister and the Ambassador jointly inaugurated the exhibition, which showcased artifacts representing different civilizations that flourished in the territory of present-day Pakistan. The guests also viewed the documentary and explored the exhibition, gaining insights into Pakistan’s diverse historical legacy and its contribution to the shared cultural heritage of the region.
The event underscored the significance of cultural diplomacy in strengthening Pakistan-Iran relations and reaffirmed the importance of continued exchanges, dialogue and people-to-people contacts in fostering friendship and mutual understanding between the two neighbouring countries.
