PM Modi meets Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian in Kazan, reviews bilateral ties
Kazan/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan on Tuesday.
PM Modi congratulated Pezeshkian on his election as the 9th President of Iran and welcomed the country into the BRICS family.
The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in various fields.
"Noting that the signing of the long-term contract of Chabahar Port is an important milestone in bilateral relations, the two leaders reaffirmed its significance for the reconstruction and redevelopment of Afghanistan and enhancing trade and economic linkages with Central Asia," an official statement said.
Had a very good meeting with the President of Iran, Mr. Masoud Pezeshkian. We reviewed the full range of relations between our countries. We also discussed ways to deepen ties in futuristic sectors. @drpezeshkian pic.twitter.com/PQ4Ky3i8JK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 22, 2024
The leaders also exchanged views on regional developments, including the situation in West Asia with PM Modi expressing deep concern over the widening of the conflict in the region.
Modi reiterated India’s call to de-escalate the situation and emphasized on the need to protect civilians while stressing the role of diplomacy in resolving the conflict.
The leaders agreed to continue their cooperation in various multilateral forums, including BRICS and SCO.
Modi invited President Pezeshkian to visit India , which the latter accepted.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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