The Second Meeting of the Steering Committee for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition

The Second Meeting of the Steering Committee for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition Emphasised Leveraging the Private Sector

The second meeting of the steering committee for the 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition was held under the chairmanship of Mohammad Mehdi Farshchi‑Movahed, Head of the Iran National Carpet Center.

Key topics discussed included:

- Emphasis on the private sector: Maximising the use of the expertise and experience of industry stakeholders to improve the exhibition’s overall quality.

- Specialised structure: Executive committees were finalised, with their chairs and responsibilities clearly defined for each section.

- Implementation mechanism: It was decided that committee meetings would be held separately and regularly to expedite programme progress.

- Registration organisation: Booth allocation will be based on the order of completing the registration process and payment, in accordance with exhibition regulations.

- Purchase facilitation: Instalment payment plans for handmade carpets during the exhibition were explored to support consumers and boost market activity.

The 33rd Iran Handmade Carpet Exhibition is being planned with a new approach, aimed at supporting this art‑industry and its practitioners.