BRICS Summit Bhopal: Foreign delegates praise Bhopal hospitality, heritage and Van Vihar

Source: Asianet News Hindi | Original Published At: 2026-08-07 14:07:41 UTC

Key Points

• During the BRICS summit in Bhopal, foreign delegates toured heritage sites including Gohar Mahal, Iqbal Maidan and Moti Masjid.
• Madhya Pradesh Tourism arranged a special cultural program to showcase Bhopal’s history, biodiversity, markets and hospitality.
• Delegates visited Van Vihar National Park, took a shikara ride on Upper Lake and participated in birdwatching activities.
• Iranian cultural official Hamid Mostafavi highlighted long-standing India-Iran cultural ties and similarities between Hindi and Persian.
• A Chinese delegate said the visit was memorable and expressed willingness to encourage tourists worldwide to visit Madhya Pradesh.
• The event was presented as part of the BRICS cultural exchange theme of Harmony for All and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.