India, Iran seek to diversify trade basket: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. During their meeting, Modi reiterated India's commitment to strengthening its long-standing friendship with Iran across various sectors. Both leaders discussed the need to expand and diversify their bilateral trade in the future.
The two leaders also touched upon the current situation in the region. Modi assured that India will continue to support efforts towards achieving lasting peace. This meeting comes amid ongoing instability in West Asia. In March, Pezeshkian had briefed Modi on developments in Iran and the region, reaffirming India's stance that issues should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. Modi also emphasized the safety of Indian nationals in the area and the importance of uninterrupted movement of energy and goods.
Modi is set to hold several bilateral meetings with leaders attending the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek.
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