Philippines Ambassador Hails Women Active Role in Iran

The Philippines Ambassador to Tehran Eduardo Martin Menez said that women in Iran are as active in social affairs as men, AVA Diplomatic reports.In a meeting with Qeshm Island governor, Menez said that meeting with a lady as governor is an evidence for this claim.

Referring to his visits to a number of Iran’s universities, Menez said that women participation in the field of science, education is very noticeable in Iran, adding that from such graduated women in these universities, a scientist like Maryam Mirzakhani succeeded to receive the highest scientific award in mathematics in the world.

Menez, by referring to signed sport agreement between Iran and the Philippines said that the Qeshm Island is the most appropriate place for developing athletic relations between the two countries.
He also expressed his country’s interest to develop tourism relations with Qeshm Island and called for cooperation of Iranian side with the Philippines embassy in Iran considering 150,000 Filipinos tourists to Iran annually most of which visit Qeshm Island.

He appreciated Qeshm governor Ms. Ezzat Kamalzadeh for hospitality of the Island residents and their kindness toward foreign tourists.

Qeshm governor, for her part, also underlined necessity of expansion of athletic and tourism relations between the island and Philippines and said that mutual cooperation in these fields can open a new chapter of ties between the two countries.

She asked the ambassador to prepare grounds for visit of tourists and athletics, especially women, who are active in both fields.