Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir)

Cultural Counsellor of the Iranian Embassy, Dr Muhammad Ali Rabbani on Sunday said that Kashmir is a safe and peaceful place and appreciated the natural beauty of Kashmir.

In a conference organized by the Jammu and Kashmir People's Justice Front on the common cultural and heritage relations between Iran and India at Gund Khawaja Qasim village of Tehsil Pattan in District Baramulla, Rabbani was the chief guest.

In his address, Rabbani said, "After visiting Kashmir, I really felt that this is a safe and peaceful place. I am very happy to see people from different parts of the world who come to see and appreciate the natural beauty of Kashmir." He urged the people of Iran to come to Kashmir and enjoy the hospitality and natural beauty here.

Other scholars of Kashmir valley and India also participated in this conference. JK People's Justice Front's Chairman Agha Syed Abbas Rizvi presided over the conference.

At the conference, scholars shed light on the common cultural and heritage relations between India and Iran.

Rabbani while addressing the conference said that since ancient times there have always been good relations between Iran and India and in the future will continue. There will be no decline in the affinity and relationship between the two nations.

"Being in India, I felt that the Shiites are safe here, as, in some countries, images of anti-humanity come out, but on the contrary, in India, there is clear evidence of philanthropy. In India, Hindus and Brahmins also participate in the religious festivals of the Shias. This is the finest example of religious harmony, visible to the world," said the Iranian counsellor.