“From Heriwa to Nishapur” Poetry Gathering Held in Herat

A literary gathering titled “Heriwa to Nishapu” was held in Herat as part of a joint initiative by the Herat Directorate of Information and Culture, the representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the province’s literary association.
The gathering attended by dozens of poets, writers and cultural figures from Herat and Iran, along with representatives of the Iranian and Turkish consulates.
Poets from both countries recited their works and highlighted the role of poetry and literature in strengthening ties among peoples and fostering cultural connections across the region.
Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ representative office in Herat said the event aimed to strengthen literary and cultural relations between Afghanistan and Iran, create opportunities for poets to exchange experiences, and showcase the two countries’ shared literary and cultural heritage.
They emphasized that such cultural and literary programs can contribute to strengthening relations between Afghanistan and other countries of the region.
A number of poets and literary figures also noted that poetry and literature have long played an important role in fostering ties between the peoples of Afghanistan and Iran. They said gatherings of this kind can help younger generations become more familiar with the shared literary heritage of the two countries.
Iranian poets, meanwhile, highlighted the extensive cultural and literary commonalities between Afghanistan and Iran. They noted that the poets and poetic traditions of the two countries share many characteristics, adding that their common historical background, language and literary heritage have provided a foundation for deep cultural ties between their peoples.
20 Rabi’ al-Thani 1448 
03 oct 2026