TEHRAN - The Governor-General of Isfahan, Mehdi Jamalinejad, hosted the Indian Ambassador to Iran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, on Monday during the ambassadors visit to the historic city.The conference highlighted opportunities for deepening cultural, financial, and tourist partnership between the two nations.Jamalinejad warmly invited the ambassador on his inaugural trip to Isfahan, emphasizing the cultural affinities shared by India and Iran.
India is culturally really near to Iran, and we expect a brilliant future in cultivating closer ties in tourist, trade, culture, and even political relations, he said.Addressing the capacity for improving tourist, Jamalinejad noted that regardless of the strong bilateral ties, incoming tourism from India to Iran stays restricted.
A number of countries have benefited from our visa-free policies, yet Iran seems to remain lesser-known.
We intend to change that perception, he added.Referring to Isfahans approaching international occasion, which is devoted to professional trip operators, set to take place in March, the governor-general extended an invitation to Indian tourist ambassadors, asking for the Indian envoy to take an extensive interest in the city and its global significance.Highlighting Isfahans historic and cultural eminence, Jamalinejad said, Known worldwide as a historic city, Isfahan has actually served as Irans capital throughout 3 different periods.
He also mentioned Isfahans classification as the Cultural Capital of Iran and its choice as the Islamic Worlds Capital for 2026.
Ambassador Shresth revealed his interest for fostering tourist growth and reinforcing the bond between the two countries.In a symbolic gesture of relationship, the Indian ambassador planted a rose bush in the Global Peace Garden in Isfahan, underscoring the shared dedication to consistency and shared cooperation.The Persian saying Isfahan nesf-e-jahan ast (Isfahan is half the world) shows the citys cultural and historical prominence.AM