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India - Iran Agree to Strengthen Further Bilateral Coop.
New Delhi, January 21, 2008
Deputy of the cultural Heritage and tourism, Iran Hossein
Jafari called on tourism and Cultural Minister, Ambika Soni.
During an hour long meeting here both the Leaders discussed
matters related to Tourism and Culture Sectors. Both the
Leaders recalled centuries old historical and cultural ties
between India and Iran and agreed to strengthen bilateral
cooperation further in all sectors. Ambika Soni welcoming the
Iranian leader said that Iran is one country where we want to
concentrate in Incredible India brand campaign.
She said India is looking on closer connectivity between
Indian and Iranian cities to increase people to people
contact. She said that despite close proximity and historical
ties both countries are needed to increase tourists
substantially to further strengthen bilateral relations. She
said there is a need to exchange more information on tourism
sector between the two countries and familarization trips of
travel writers and journalists can contribute in this
direction. Soni offered to train people from Iran in the
hospitality sector and food crafts institutes. She said
exchange of music, dance, crafts, exhibition of artefacts in
each other’s country will strengthen the relationship between
the two countries further. Soni thanked Iran for its support
to India during UNWTO session at Colombia and said Indian
delegation supported Iran to become Vice President of the
UNWTO executive council.
The visiting Iranian leader said President of Iran is eager to
increase cooperation between the two countries and activities
in Culture and Tourism sectors will be accelerated to work out
a model of cooperation. He said, in April, 2008 Iran will
organize a cultural week in India to show case and seek
attention of the people of India towards Rich Iranian culture.
He recalled Iran’s participation in 17th Session of UNWTO at
Colombia and said Iran whole heartedly supported India’s
candidature for Chairmanship of UNWTO Executive Council.
Iranian Leader invited Soni to visit his country at the
earliest possible opportunity. Soni said it is my dream to go
to Iran.
India Tourism Dubai looks after promotion and marketing of
Indian tourism in Iran. It participated in the ‘Holiday Show
Travel Exhibition’ held in Tehran, Iran from 13th to 15th of
June, 2007. The exhibition was held after a gap of 17 years.
India Tourism, Dubai set up an Indian pavilion which was
decorated with traditional Indian designs.
India and Iran are both members of UNWTO (United Nations World
Tourism Organization) and were elected to the Executive
Council to represent South Asian region. The term of both
countries in the Executive Council will expire in 2009.
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