TEHRAN- India and Iran have stated their unwavering commitment to fostering better ties in many areas of cooperation.
Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Iranian Foreign Minister, stated that senior officials from both nations are committed to strengthening their relations at a meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Shri Vinay Kwatra on Sunday in Tehran.
For his part, Kwatra pointed out that the Indian government is adamant about deepening its ties with Iran and that it expects that via working together, the two nations’ economic ties would grow in a number of areas, such as traditional medicine, agriculture, and fishing.
The Indian diplomat expressed New Delhi’s commitment to sending humanitarian help to the Palestinian people while applauding Iran’s leadership position in West Asia.
Expressing satisfaction with the political consultations between the two countries, he said, “The Indian government, at the highest levels, is firmly determined to enhance relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
Kwatra also emphasized his country’s commitment to provide humanitarian relief supplies to the Palestinian people.
Earlier on Sunday, the Indian foreign secretary attended the 18th round of political consultations between Iran and India.
A broad range of political, economic, and consular matters, as well as regional and global trends, were covered during the four-hour meeting. The agenda for the future phase of the two nations’ relations was also discussed at the conference.
In a phone conversation in August, President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations, mutual cooperation and the realization of the full potential of Chabahar Port.
Raisi stated that Iran and India should increase their cooperation in the areas of transportation and energy security.
The Iranian president emphasized the need for increased dialogue along the North-South Corridor.
“Iran seeks to strengthen regional convergence and develop economic relations with all countries across the globe, particularly those in Asia, in this regard,” Raisi noted.
The president remarked that historical similarities between Iran and India provide solid justification for the development of ties at all levels.
For his part, the Indian prime minister praised long-term collaboration with Iran. India, he asserted, was prepared to complete the necessary paperwork for the project’s completion.
The Indian prime minister was quoted by the ministry as saying that the relationship between Tehran and New Delhi is “underpinned by close historical and civilizational connections, including strong people-to-people contacts.”
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