Iran President Pezeshkian Calls for Revived Ties With India
· World · Indian Express, News18
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, and science. The visit marks Pezeshkian's first trip to India since assuming the presidency, with the last such visit occurring in 2018. During the session, the Iranian leader expressed a desire to revive relations between the two nations despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent diplomatic stance, emphasizing that all international issues should be resolved through dialogue. Pezeshkian is currently in India to attend the BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled for September 12 and 13.
Why it matters
The meeting signals a potential deepening of economic and strategic ties between India and Iran, even as Tehran navigates significant international pressure and conflict with the US and Israel.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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