Delegation of Eastern Azerbaijan Province visited Kazan State University

Delegation of the Eastern Azerbaijan Province (Islamic Republic of Iran) headed by province Governor Ahmad Alireza Beygi visited Kazan State University on January 16.

Tatarstan Vice-Premier Boris Pavlov, State Advisor to the RT President for foreign issues - Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs to the RT President Timur Akulov, Rector of Kazan State University (KSU) Myakzyum Salakhov welcomed the Iranian delegation at the university.

Opening the meeting, Myakzyum Salakhov informed the Iranian delegation members about the university structure and history. The rector emphasized that eastern studies was one of the main fields at KSU historically. It has become of more importance in the recent 10-15 years.

According to Myakzyum Salakhov, contacts with Iran are maintained. A Center of Iranian Studies will open at the Oriental Studies Institute in the near future.

The Governor of Eastern Azerbaijan Province stated that history and scientific experience of KSU is a pride of Tatarstan. Ahmad Alireza Beygi believes that Eastern Azerbaijan Province is a connecting link in the relations between Russia and Iran. He also expressed hope that scientific and cultural ties between Tatarstan and Eastern Azerbaijan will consolidate after this visit.

The distinguished guest offered help in creation of the Iranian Studies Center.