The document is an invitation from the Chairman of IRNCID to attend several scientific conferences taking place in Tehran, Iran from October 15-23, 2011. These include the 21st ICID Congress on Irrigation and Drainage, the 62nd IEC Annual Meeting, and other related events. Over 460 papers have been submitted from around 50 countries. Tehran is introduced as the host city, with details provided on its history, culture, climate and attractions. Visa requirements and formalities are outlined, and contact information is provided for registration and additional event details.

1. Invitation from Chairman of IRNCID and distributing various bulletins, internal and
As you know, according to external call for papers & posters, as well as,
ICID approval, the Iranian communications made via the Congress website,
National Committee on sending e‐mails for over 30000 foreign
Irrigation and Drainage professionals, experts, etc. on various Congress
(IRNCID) shall host the 21st topics, the congress secretariat has received over
Congress on Irrigation and 460 summary and conclusion papers from around
Drainage, 62nd IEC Annual 50 Countries.
Mee ng, 8th International Introducing Tehran City
Micro–irrigation Congress, as
Tehran is the capital city of Iran. A bustling
well as, several other scientific events such as
metropolis of 14 million people, it is situated at
FAO meeting on Irrigation Management
the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range.
Modernization, high professional Australian
Tehran is the largest city in the Middle East.
Meeting on various water resources and
Tehran is a cosmopolitan city, with great
irrigation, Climate Change Symposium, etc. during
museums, parks, restaurants, and friendly
15‐23 October, 2011 in Tehran. Therefore, Tehran
people. It deserves at least a few days of your
glorious event shall be, innovative, prominent &
Iranian itinerary.
unique for the interested participants due to the
variety of topics and extensiveness.
IRNCID has already approached the event with
maximum capacity to host the congresses and
meetings to ensure the honorable participants
safety, enjoyment and satisfaction in Iran. Thus,
an organizational chart composed of the high
council with the chairmanship of the Minister of
Energy, as well as the Minister of Jihad‐e
Agriculture, Deputy Minister of Energy for water
and wastewater affairs, representatives of
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Science
The city can be roughly divided into two different
and Technology, Cultural Heritage Organization,
parts ‐ north and south. The northern districts of
consulting engineering companies, contractor
Tehran are more prosperous, modern,
companies, etc. has been developed.
cosmopolitan and expensive while the southern
I am pleased to have this opportunity to invite
parts called 'downtown' is less attractive but
the honorable guests to attend the scientific,
cheaper.
unique & wonderful Tehran Congress, to enjoy
At the same time, the city's populace was
the Iranian hospitality in a friendly atmosphere,
redoubled. Due to the increasing significance of
as well as, to experience technical, socio –
the city, gates, squares and mosques were built
cultural, & unforgettable memories.
and it was at the time of Nassereddin Shah that
Status of papers received for Tehran
the city's master sketch was prepared and
Congress modern streets were constructed. Later, huge
Considering extensive communications of news central squares like Toopkhaneh square (now
and information for receiving papers; preparing Imam Khomeini) and quite a few military
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dynasty was in a period of decline, Tehran soon (http://www.glasswaremuseum.ir)
took the shape of a modern city. The structure of
Urgent message- visa formalities
large government buildings, new streets,
recreation centers, urban service organizations, As you are all aware, the 21st ICID Congress on
academic and methodical centers were built, as Irriga on and Drainage, and the 62nd
most of the old gates and buildings were International Executive Committee meeting along
destroyed and the city's old architectural fabric with other events are planned to be held in
was replaced by a contemporary modern one. Tehran, I.R. Iran, 15‐23 Oct. 2011 and as we are a
few months ahead, we would like to draw your
kind attention to the following important issues:
1‐We would highly recommend having the
delegates of Canada, USA and England introduced
to the Iranian National Committee on Irrigation
and Drainage (IRNCID) as soon as possible so that
the visa issuing formalities could be launched in
due time as this in some cases could be a lengthy
procedure (2‐3 months).
2‐ Other delegates will also have to be introduced
to IRNCID and their visa formalities should be
Tehran is also a city of parks and possesses more launched in due time. Hence a quick response by
than 800 of them, all well‐kept. The city is nearly those interested in attending this event is highly
a mile high above sea level and as a result is appreciated.
cooler than other cities in the Middle East. 3‐ All participants are kindly requested to
October temperatures (the time of congress) are complete the visa request form and have it
around 24°C or about 76°F. In this time, the returned back by attaching a copy of your
weather is usually moderate and sunny but passport (the full procedure for visas is cited in
sometimes cloudy and rainy. Congress website, www.icid2011.org) by email.
The people in Tehran are very kind and familiar 4‐ Official invitation letters will be issued by
and if you have any question, ask one to help you. IRNCID and sent upon receiving the complete visa
Those interested in receiving information about application form accordingly.
Iran historical monuments and museums refer to We, on behalf of the Iranian National Committee
the following websites: on Irrigation and Drainage, are eagerly looking
Hafttappeh project (http://www.hafttappeh.ir) forward to receiving delegates from all over the
Soltanieh Dome (http://www.sultanieh.ir) country.
Masooleh (http://www.masooleh.ir) Should you need further information, do not
Arg‐e‐Bam (http://www.argebam.ir) hesitate to contact us.
Perspolis (http://www.persepolis.ir) Facilities for the participants
Choghazanbil Rah Kar Tejarat Company is responsible for
(http://www.choghazanbil.ir/persian/findex.htm) registration, visa formalities, accommodation,
Golestan Palace (http://www.golestanpalace.ir) Exhibition, Sponsorships, etc. Those interested in
Niavara Cultural ‐ Historical complex receiving further information may access the
(http://www.niavaranpalace.ir) following e‐mail or telephone number:
Sa'ad Abad Cultural ‐ Historical complex icid.congress@gmail.com
(http://www.saadabadpalace.org) Phone: +98 21‐2236‐6140, +98 21‐2236‐6230
Carpet Museum (http://www.carpetmuseum.ir)
Reza Abbasi Museum
(http://www.rezaabbasimuseum.ir)
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