AMN / HYDERABAD
Iranian President Dr Hassan Rouhani today stressed the need for further expansion of India-Iran relations, especially in areas, such as technology and agriculture.
Addressing a gathering after offering Friday prayers at the historic Macca Masjid in Hyderabad this afternoon, he said Iran is ready to ease visa norms for India.
Stating that people of Iran love Indians, he said Tehran is ready to share its oil and natural gas reserves with India.
Speaking at a private programme on Friday evening with Iranian community living in Hyderabad and other cities, Dr Rouhani assured that efforts will be made to commence a direct flight between Hyderabad-Mashad, a holy city in Iran as it is a long time demand.
The President said his India visit was in fact divided into politico- economic and cultural parts with the latter being carried out in Hyderabad.
The historical sites in Hyderabad indicate how Iran and India’s civilizations are interwoven, Rouhani said.
He said during his stay in New Delhi, he would hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on mutual cooperation in the fields of agriculture, new technologies, banking affairs and transportation.
The Iranian President also said he would also discuss international and regional issues with other Indian officials including President Ram Nath Konvid and Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj.
President Rouhani is visiting India at the official invitation of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who also visited Iran last year.
He is accompanied by the Iranian ministers of foreign affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif, petroleum Bijan Zangeneh, road and urban development Mohammad Akhundi, and industry Mohammad Shariatmadari.
A large delegation from Iranian private sector businessmen and tradesmen are also in India as part of President Rouhani ‘s delegation.
He is also scheduled to take part in Iran-India economic forum.
Later, Dr Rouhani, who is on a three-day visit to India, left for New Delhi.
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