Meeting Between the East Asia Desk Coordinator of the International University of Islamic Denominations and the Japanese Ambassador to Iran: Emphasis on Continued Academic and Cultural Cooperation

To mark the conclusion of the three-year tenure of Mr. Tamaki Tsukada, the Japanese Ambassador to Iran, Dr. Masoud Shavarani—Assistant Professor, Head of the Department of Religions, and Coordinator of the East Asia Desk at the International University of Islamic Denominations—visited the Japanese Embassy on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to meet and bid farewell to the Ambassador. This visit took place at the invitation of Mr. Oya, the Cultural Attaché of the Japanese Embassy.

During the meeting, Mr. Tamaki Tsukada expressed satisfaction with the ongoing relationship between the Japanese Embassy and the International University of Islamic Denominations, highlighting his successful visits to the university. Emphasizing the importance of this connection, the Ambassador noted that he would urge his successor to ensure that cooperation with the university is not only maintained but also expanded.

In the end, a commemorative gift was presented to Mr. Tamaki Tsukada in recognition of his valuable contributions to enhancing cultural relations between the two nations and his role in strengthening academic ties.