Araqchi, leading a diplomatic delegation, arrived in the Indian capital on Wednesday to engage in talks with high-ranking Indian officials.
During his meeting with Indian minister of external affairs, Araqchi referenced the longstanding relations between Iran and India, saying that Tehran is determined to expand ties with New Delhi across various areas of mutual interest.
He highlighted the importance of trade relations between the two countries, saying that the implementation of the 10-year cooperation agreement to develop the Iranian Chabahar port is crucial for both nations.
The Iranian minister also expressed satisfaction with the 20th joint economic commission, describing it as an excellent opportunity to enhance cooperation between the two sides.
He further emphasized the importance of security and stability in the South Asia region for Iran, expressing hope for the resolution of tensions through the commitment of both Indian and Pakistani officials.
Iran, India sign 3 cooperation documents
Iran and India signed three agreements on customs cooperation on Thursday.
On Tuesday, during Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to New Delhi, three cooperation documents were signed between Iran and India.
The included agreements on customs cooperation, as well as food and pharmaceutical health standards.
The session minutes were signed by Abbas Araghchi and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
Iran, India foreign ministers hold key meeting in New Delhi
The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and India held a meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing a range of bilateral and international issues.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, met on Thursday morning.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in New Delhi, India
Nournews: Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, arrived in New Delhi, India, on Thursday and expressed hope that India and Pakistan would prevent the escalation of tensions through self-restraint.
Upon arriving in New Delhi, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed hope that India and Pakistan will show restraint and prevent further regional escalation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, upon arrival in the Indian capital, voiced hope that India and Pakistan would exercise restraint to avoid further tensions in the region.
Araghchi said his trip to India was part of a long-planned mission to convene the joint economic commission between the two countries.
He added that his delegation includes senior officials from Iran’s economic ministries, and that bilateral economic cooperation will be reviewed during the visit.
“At the same time,” he said, “we have always maintained political consultations with India on important regional and international matters. Given the current sensitive situation, these discussions will be more focused and will cover new dimensions.”
Araghchi stated that he will meet with his Indian counterpart to review regional issues, emphasizing Iran’s desire for de-escalation and peace.
“Our region needs calm, especially to expand economic cooperation among neighboring countries, and we hope this can be achieved,” he concluded.
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