Agra, October 27, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Members of Iran’s Parliament, who are visiting India to attend the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra on Tuesday, highlighting the centuries-old cultural and artistic links between India and Iran.
Sharing photographs of the visit on X, the Iranian Embassy in India described the monument as a masterpiece reflecting India’s artistic heritage and the longstanding cultural dialogue between the two countries.
“Members of Iran’s Parliament visited the iconic Taj Mahal, a timeless masterpiece reflecting the rich artistic heritage of India and the centuries-old cultural dialogue between Iran and India. From Persian-inspired gardens and calligraphy to India’s remarkable craftsmanship and architectural traditions, the Taj Mahal stands as a symbol of how civilisations enrich one another,” the embassy said in its post.
The embassy also referred to Iranian poet Sohrab Sepehri’s work The Traveller, describing the Taj Mahal reflected in the Yamuna as a moment where art, life and eternity converge. It called the monument a symbol of shared civilisational heritage connecting the peoples of India and Iran across generations.
The visit followed a series of high-level interactions between the visiting Iranian parliamentary representatives and Indian leaders on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi on Monday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the Iranian representatives during courtesy calls. Sharing details on X, the Iranian Embassy said the interactions underscored the importance of bilateral relations between India and Iran.
Earlier on Monday, the Iranian parliamentary delegation also met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in New Delhi. According to the Iranian Embassy, the two sides held talks during the meeting.
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum brings together parliamentary leaders from BRICS member and partner countries to discuss ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and advance people-centric development.
The Iranian delegation arrived in New Delhi on Sunday to participate in the forum, which provides a platform for legislators from participating countries to exchange views and strengthen institutional engagement.
The delegation’s visit to the Taj Mahal added a cultural dimension to its participation, with the monument serving as a reminder of the historical artistic influences and enduring cultural connections between India and Iran.
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