Iran and India Sign MoU to Promote Persian Language and Literature

In a significant step toward fostering cultural and academic ties Iran and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the Persian language and literature. The agreement was formalized between the Cultural House of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mumbai and Maurice College part of the Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts Social Sciences in Nagpur India.

This collaboration brings together two esteemed institutions to advance education, research, and cultural exchange. Maurice College, widely recognized for its exceptional faculty and scholars in the Persian Department, will partner with the Cultural House to expand the reach and appreciation of Persian language and literature.

 

A Vision for Collaboration

Under the terms of the MoU, the two institutions will work together to:

Organize conferences, seminars, workshops, cultural festivals, and film screenings.

Conduct research in Iranology, encompassing literature, linguistics, cuisine, music, culture, and history.

Establish an Iranology section within the institute’s library.

Enhance conversational skills among Persian language learners through both online and offline programs.

A key objective of this initiative is to lay the groundwork for the creation of an Iran Chair at Maurice College, further solidifying its role as a hub for Persian studies.

 

Strengthening Cultural Bonds

This partnership aims to deepen the understanding and appreciation of Persian heritage while encouraging meaningful academic and cultural exchanges between Iran and India. By blending tradition with innovation, the initiative promises to enrich the educational landscape and inspire a new generation of scholars and enthusiasts.

 

Signing Ceremony

The MoU was signed by Mohammadreza Fazel-Kouhani, Head of the Cultural House of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Professor Manohar Kumbhare, alongside Ashish Shende, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of History, Culture, and Ancient Indian Archaeology at Maurice College. The ceremony marked the beginning of a promising collaboration that bridges nations through shared cultural and intellectual pursuits.