Iran was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with India, says Ambassador Sibi George
“India’s official diplomatic relations with Iran are 75 years old. Iran is one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with India after it became a republic. The year 2025 was the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Relations between our peoples and cultural contacts form a strong foundation of our modern bilateral relations.”
George also talked about the rich cultural heritage of India and Iran and how the two cultures influenced each other.
“We share a rich cultural heritage that influences art, architecture, literature, music and cuisine, creating an unbreakable and enduring bond between our two countries. The continuing influence and rich heritage of Persian has led the Government of India to include it as one of the classical languages in its new Education Policy 2020.”
Earlier, speaking at the reception held on the occasion of Iranian National Day hosted by the Iranian Embassy in India, Ambassador Fathali said that relations between India and Iran are deeply based on thousands of years of common history and civilization.
He noted that Chabahar port reflects the spirit of cooperation between the two countries and makes a significant contribution to regional connectivity.
“Relations between Iran and India are rooted in thousands of years of common history and civilization and are based on common culture,” the envoy said. The ambassador said, “This rich heritage is a valuable asset for expanding bilateral cooperation. The Chabahar Port project, which is a symbol of cooperation between the two countries, plays an important role in common development and regional connectivity.”
George represented India as the Chief Guest at the reception, during which he extended his warm congratulations to the government and people of Iran and reaffirmed India’s enduring commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
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In 2003, India proposed the development of Chabahar Port to provide an alternative route for Indian goods to bypass Pakistan and reach landlocked Afghanistan and Central Asia through road and rail connectivity under the International North-South Transport Corridor. Progress on the project had previously slowed due to U.S. sanctions on Iran in connection with its suspected nuclear program.
