{"id":17625,"date":"2025-01-14T16:57:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T13:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.hamsonews.com\/indian-ambassador-meets-isfahans-governor-general-during-visit-to-ancient-city\/"},"modified":"2025-01-14T16:57:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T13:27:52","slug":"indian-ambassador-meets-isfahans-governor-general-during-visit-to-ancient-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsonews.com\/en\/indian-ambassador-meets-isfahans-governor-general-during-visit-to-ancient-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian ambassador meets Isfahan\u2019s governor-general during visit to ancient city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en.hamsonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5331812.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"item-text\">\n<p class=\"summary\">TEHRAN &#8211; The Governor-General of Isfahan, Mehdi Jamalinejad, hosted the Indian Ambassador to Iran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, on Monday during the ambassador\u2019s visit to the historic city.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting highlighted opportunities for deepening cultural, economic, and tourism collaboration between the two nations.<\/p>\n<p>Jamalinejad warmly welcomed the ambassador on his inaugural trip to Isfahan, emphasizing the cultural affinities shared by India and Iran. \u201cIndia is culturally very close to Iran, and we hope for a bright future in fostering closer ties in tourism, trade, culture, and even political relations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the potential for boosting tourism, Jamalinejad noted that despite the strong bilateral ties, inbound tourism from India to Iran remains limited. \u201cSeveral countries have benefited from our visa-free policies, yet Iran seems to remain lesser-known. We aim to change that perception,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Referring to Isfahan\u2019s upcoming international event, which is dedicated to professional tour operators, set to take place in March, the governor-general extended an invitation to Indian tourism ambassadors, requesting the Indian envoy to take a profound interest in the city and its global significance.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting Isfahan\u2019s historical and cultural prestige, Jamalinejad said, \u201cKnown worldwide as a historical city, Isfahan has served as Iran\u2019s capital during three different eras.\u201d He also mentioned Isfahan\u2019s designation as the Cultural Capital of Iran and its selection as the Islamic World\u2019s Capital for 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Shresth expressed his enthusiasm for fostering tourism growth and strengthening the bond between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>In a symbolic gesture of friendship, the Indian ambassador planted a rose bush in the Global Peace Garden in Isfahan, underscoring the shared commitment to harmony and mutual cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The Persian proverb \u201cIsfahan nesf-e-jahan ast\u201d (Isfahan is half the world) reflects the city\u2019s cultural and historical prominence.<\/p>\n<p>AM<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tehrantimes.com\/news\/508645\/Indian-ambassador-meets-Isfahan-s-governor-general-during-visit\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEHRAN &#8211; The Governor-General of Isfahan, Mehdi Jamalinejad, hosted the Indian Ambassador to Iran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, on Monday during the ambassador\u2019s visit to the historic city. The meeting highlighted opportunities for deepening cultural, economic, and tourism collaboration between the two nations. 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