Hand-in-hand Modi, Pezeshkian talk Hormuz & ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi on Friday, discussing the situation in West Asia and the need for lasting peace and stability in the region. Their meeting, held on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, focused on trade ties and connectivity initiatives, including safeguarding India's interests at Chabahar Port.
This was Pezeshkian's first visit to India as Iranian President. The two leaders also discussed various aspects of bilateral ties, with Modi reiterating India's commitment to resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy amidst US-Iran tensions. The meeting took place after three telephone conversations between the leaders on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict since the war.
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