INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
concerns, Indian and Iranian foreign ministers convened in New Delhi on Thursday for the 20th meeting of the India-Iran Joint Commission.The
talks, held against the backdrop of mounting tensions in South Asia, featured candid discussions on economic collaboration, regional
security, and the evolving geopolitical landscape.Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar welcomed Iranian Foreign Minister
Abbas Araghchi and his accompanying delegation, emphasizing the depth and strategic value of the India-Iran relationship
Speaking at the opening of the joint commission, Jaishankar highlighted the broad progress achieved in recent years, noting that while
a significant milestone in diplomatic history, Jaishankar also referenced the 75th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic
ties between New Delhi and Tehran
historic significance of the bilateral relationship
Commission in Delhi today with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
We reviewed the full spectrum of our bilateral cooperation and agreed on a number of next steps
Discussions during the meeting focused on deepening cooperation across political, economic, and cultural domains
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing relations based on mutual trust and long-term strategic interests.The Iranian
The talks covered the latest developments in regional and international security, with both sides underlining the urgent need to avoid
He expressed hope that all parties involved in current tensions would act responsibly and pursue de-escalation through diplomacy.Araghchi
arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening at the head of a senior-level diplomatic and economic delegation
Addressing journalists upon arrival, he stated that the primary objective of the visit was to convene the long-planned Joint Economic
Araghchi noted that Iran supports efforts aimed at defusing tensions
We believe that mutual understanding and diplomatic engagement are key to ensuring regional stability.
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times