INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
