New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The high-level discussions covered bilateral relations, trade expansion, and the volatile security situation across West Asia, marking their first face-to-face interaction since regional conflicts escalated earlier this year.
Following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi shared on social media platform X that India remains committed to strengthening its historical ties with Iran and expanding comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. Modi highlighted that the two leaders discussed regional developments in depth, reiterating that India will continue to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring long-term peace and stability.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the talks as a fruitful engagement focused on reviewing diverse aspects of the bilateral partnership and assessing recent developments in West Asia. During the exchange, India reaffirmed its principled stand that regional conflicts and disputes must be resolved through constructive dialogue and diplomacy rather than armed confrontation.
The bilateral talks come at a critical juncture amidst ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran that have disrupted maritime commerce in the Strait of Hormuz. India has consistently emphasized the importance of regional stability and unhindered access through critical global shipping lanes, which remain vital for the country’s energy security and international trade routes.
