TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Times of Tehran on Saturday, the Indian ambassador to Iran urged greater efforts to correct what he called a “distorted image” of Iran shaped by Western media.
Ambassador Rudra Gaurav Shresth emphasized that Iran is a safe, hospitable, and culturally rich nation with centuries-old ties to India.
Encouraging more travel, cultural exchange, and media engagement, the envoy underlined that closer people-to-people contact can help Indians rediscover Iran’s warmth and its shared civilizational heritage with India.
Below are excerpts from the interview:
Q: Tell us about the number of Indians and people of Indian origin currently living in Iran.
The number of long-term Indian residents in Iran is modest. Around 150 members of the Sikh community have lived here for several generations, mainly as traders and businessmen. Another group of about 120 Indian women married Iranian men who studied in India and settled here. Altogether, around 300 Indians live here permanently.
In addition, there are roughly 10,000 Indians residing temporarily.
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