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Speaking on Thursday at a meeting between President Masoud Pezeshkian and artisans from Tehran Province, Jalali stressed the role of handicrafts in fostering cultural identity and entrepreneurship, IRNA reported.
“Handicrafts not only generate wealth and create jobs but also cultivate ethics and law-abiding generations with a deep love for Iran,” she said.
During his visit to southeastern Tehran counties, President Pezeshkian met with local artists and industry stakeholders, engaged with regional officials, and participated in a virtual inauguration of several development projects. The visit aimed to address local concerns and strengthen government support for the handicrafts sector.
Jalali stressed the necessity of inter-agency collaboration between the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts to bolster social and economic cohesion through the handicrafts industry.
She relayed a message from Tourism Minister Reza Salehi Amiri, who was unable to attend the session, extending his regards and appreciation to the attendees.
Highlighting the sector’s potential, Jalali noted, “Regional countries are thirsty for Iranian handicraft products, yet we remain overlooked in the discourse of development and trade.”
She urged greater emphasis on traditional crafts alongside heavy and high-tech industries, warning that “handicrafts should not be overshadowed by technological advancements, as they narrate Iran’s story and serve as a source of soft power.”
Concluding her remarks, Jalali called for comprehensive government and institutional support to safeguard the nation’s cultural heritage. “The handicrafts community needs full-fledged backing to preserve Iran’s identity for future generations,” she added.
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