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Meeting Between the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and India

Seyed Abbas Araghchi the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran who traveled to New Delhi for consultations with senior Indian officials and to attend the 20th meeting of the Iran-India Joint Commission met with Mr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar the Indian Minister of External Affairs on Thursday afternoon

In this meeting, Iran’s Foreign Minister emphasized the deep-rooted civilizational, historical, and cultural ties between Iran and India and reaffirmed the Islamic Republic of Iran’s commitment to expanding bilateral relations in all areas of mutual interest.

Highlighting the significance of Iran-India economic and trade relations, Araghchi stated that implementing various aspects of the Chabahar 10-year cooperation agreement is a top priority in the bilateral relationship. He called on both sides to fully leverage their vast potential to enhance economic collaboration.

Araghchi expressed satisfaction over the convening of the 20th Joint Commission meeting, considering it a valuable opportunity to discuss strengthening economic ties between the two nations.

He also emphasized the importance of stability and security in South Asia for Iran and the wider world, expressing hope that recent regional tensions would be resolved with foresight and responsible engagement by all concerned parties.

India’s Foreign Minister welcomed the expansion of bilateral ties in all mutually beneficial areas and highlighted the importance of holding the economic joint commission at this critical juncture. He reiterated India’s readiness to identify and activate various avenues for cooperation across different sectors.

During the meeting, both sides consulted on strengthening bilateral relations and implementing agreements in the areas of economy, trade, and transportation.

The two ministers also stressed the importance of expanding cooperation within multilateral diplomacy frameworks and regional organizations such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as well as engaging in trilateral or quadrilateral initiatives with other regional countries on issues of mutual interest.

Furthermore, they exchanged views on the latest security and political developments in South and West Asia, emphasizing the need for cooperation to de-escalate tensions, preserve peace and stability, and prevent the spread of conflict and hostilities.