In a concerted effort to enhance cultural bonds between Kenya and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of I.R Iran Nairobi Dr. Ali Pourmarjan met the PS State department for Culture, The Arts and Heritage Umi Bashir. Key among the issues discussed were potential cultural collaborations including a joint cultural events in Kenya and Iran, the implementation of the cultural MoU between the two nations. As well as a plans to have a conference retracing the influence of Persian culture and civilization on the on East African coast.