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AMU and CHHTO sign MoU for bilateral educational cooperation

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Dubai, March 8 (UNI) The Persian Language Research Centre of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Research Centre of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicraft and Tourism Organisation (CHHTO) to expand bilateral educational and cultural cooperation.

The MoU was signed by AMU official Azarmidokht Safavi and the Iranian centre head Taha Hashemi here yesterday.

Under the programme, exchange of scientific and cultural periodicals, books, films and CDs will take place between both the sides.

The MoU will also cover publication of prominent Persian manuscripts and books as well as research material on Iran and India.

Research on mutual impacts of Indian and Persian languages, exchange of ideas and expertise in the fields of fine arts, architecture and music, scientific cooperation for restoration of ancient monuments, protection and revival of manuscripts belonging to AMU archives will be covered as well.

AMU's Persian collection is considered a major Islamic resource reflecting religion and the heritage of India and Iran.

UNI
Topics: CULTURE-INDO-IRAN-MOU
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