IRNA � Iranian envoy to Brazil Ali Saqaian in a meeting with Brazilian Minister of Sports Leandro Cruz Fr�es da Silva and Minister of Tourism Vinicius Lummertz reviewed ways to promote cooperation.

In the meeting, Lummertz praised Iran history, culture and civilization.

He also emphasized Brazilian Tourism Ministry's readiness for getting acquainted with Iranian and Brazilian activists in tourism in Brasilia or S�o Paulo.
Iranian culture and civilization are attractive for Brazilian people, he said, adding that Iran has valuable handicrafts.

In his meeting with Fr�es da Silva, Saqaian discussed developing cooperation in sports.

Establishing sports school and football academies by a Brazilian club in Arvand Free Zone Organization and Fr�es da Silva trip to Iran were among other topics reviewed by both sides.

Brazilian minister expressed interest in maintaining cooperation with Iran in football, wrestling and weightlifting.