Hyderabad, July 22 -- Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad, Hamid Ahmadi, on Wednesday visited the Telangana State Archives and Research Institute and highlighted the centuries-old cultural, trade and diplomatic ties between India and Iran.

During his visit, Ahmadi held discussions with Director of the State Archives Dr. Zareena Parveen and reviewed the preservation, conservation and digitisation of rare archival records being carried out in collaboration with the Noor Microfilm International Centre.

Appreciating the efforts of the State Archives and the Noor Microfilm International Centre, the Consul General said the documentary heritage reflected the deep-rooted historical relationship between India and Iran and s...