TEHRAN – The Dafineh Museum Group has proposed establishing an “international council of museums of the Islamic world” to strengthen cooperation among museums in Muslim countries, with the initiative expected to be examined by Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO).
Hamidreza Soleimani, CEO of the Dafineh Museum Group of the Mostazafan Foundation, put forward the proposal during a meeting on Tuesday at which a memorandum of understanding was signed between the group and ICRO.
Soleimani said the proposed council could provide a platform for greater cooperation and coordination among museums in Islamic countries, particularly in developing common standards and protocols for museum activities.
He noted that while the International Council of Museums (ICOM) works to establish professional standards for museums worldwide, no comparable structure currently exists specifically for the Islamic world's cultural and civilizational sphere.
Establishing such a council, he said, could serve as a starting point for developing shared approaches to museum management and strengthening cultural ties among participating countries.
Soleimani also highlighted ICRO's network of more than 60 cultural centers and offices abroad, describing it as a valuable capacity for expanding international cooperation and promoting Iran's cultural heritage.
“Museums are places where the manifestations and symbols of a civilization and culture come together,”
