Iran values long-standing, civilisational ties with India: Foreign Ministry
The article highlights Iran's strong emphasis on its long-standing civilisational ties with India, following a recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Key discussions included ensuring peace and stability in West Asia and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both nations also plan to continue consultations at the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit, which India will host. The Chabahar Port, crucial for boosting connectivity and trade and integral to the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), was identified as a significant point of bilateral talks, offering India direct access to Afghanistan while bypassing Pakistan.
The article highlights Iran's strong emphasis on its long-standing civilisational ties with India, following a recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Key discussions included ensuring peace and stability in West Asia and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both nations also plan to continue consultations at the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit, which India will host. The Chabahar Port, crucial for boosting connectivity and trade and integral to the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), was identified as a significant point of bilateral talks, offering India direct access to Afghanistan while bypassing Pakistan.
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