Tehra:
In a major transfer to deepen cultural ties, Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar introduced that the Authorities of India has determined to incorporate Farsi (Persian) as one of many 9 classical languages in India underneath the New Training Coverage.
“The government of India has decided to include Farsi as one of the nine classical languages of India in our New Education Policy,” mentioned S Jaishankar, highlighting the cultural, literary, and linguistic connections between Iran and India.
S Jaishankar, who’s on a two-day go to to Iran, made the above remarks throughout a joint press convention along with his Iranian counterpart, H Amir-Abdollahian on Monday.
This recognition displays a dedication to fostering larger understanding and appreciation of Farsi’s wealthy heritage inside the Indian academic framework. Tamil was the primary language in India to be accorded classical language standing in 2004. Sanskrit, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia are the opposite languages which have been declared classical languages in India by the central authorities.
“In addition to these classical languages Pali, Persian, and Prakrit; and their works of literature too must be preserved for their richness and for the pleasure and enrichment of posterity,” in keeping with India’s Nationwide Training Coverage-2020.
Through the press convention, S Jaishankar and Amir-Abdollahian delved into the political and financial elements of their bilateral relations, emphasising the multifaceted nature of the diplomatic engagement. “The foreign minister and I specifically focused on its political and economic aspects, but naturally there were other domains as well,” the Exterior Affairs Minister mentioned.
The ministers recognised the energy of people-to-people contacts and the profound cultural, literary, and linguistic ties that unite the 2 nations.
“Our people-to-people contacts have long been a strength. Iran and India are united by our deep cultural, literary, and linguistic ties, which create a unique foundation for increasing exchanges of tourists, students, artists, athletes, and scholars. We discussed how we can better link our cultural and educational institutions,” acknowledged S Jaishankar, underscoring the potential for enhanced cooperation in varied fields.
Addressing the problem of regional connectivity, S Jaishankar reiterated India’s curiosity in leveraging Iran’s strategic geographical place to entry markets in Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Eurasia. The ministers explored alternatives to strengthen financial ties and improve regional connectivity for mutual profit.
“Regional connectivity has been a critical pillar of India-Iran relations and was naturally prominent in the agenda of today’s discussions. I reiterated India’s interest in benefiting from Iran’s unique geographical position to access markets in Central Asia, Afghanistan and Eurasia,” he added.
S Jaishankar expressed satisfaction with the great nature of the discussions, emphasising the frequent high-level interactions between the 2 international locations. “My discussions today benefited from the fact that our countries have maintained a regular momentum of high-level interactions. PM Modi and President Raisi recently met in Johannesburg,” he highlighted.
“Our leaders have been in frequent touch through letters and phones. I also personally maintained regular contact with Abdollahian in recent days. We also held our Foreign Office Consultations just two months ago, and due to the regularity of these exchanges and the guidance provided by our leadership, there is a good basis to expand substantive cooperation in a variety of areas,” he additionally mentioned.
S Jaishankar additionally met Iran’s Minister of Roads and City Growth on Monday and mentioned establishing a “long-term cooperation framework” for Chabahar Port, a strategic maritime facility located on the southeastern coast of Iran.
Exterior Affairs Minister Mr Jaishankar is in Iran as a part of the continued high-level exchanges between the 2 sides, in keeping with the Ministry of Exterior Affairs.
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