Iran's Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday discussed the development of cooperation between India, Iran.
"Iraj Elahi, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi, today met with her Excellency Smriti Zubin Irani, Minister for Women and Child Development Minority Affairs and discussed a wide range of issues related to women and minorities," the Iranian Embassy in India posted
The two leaders reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, including to realise the full potential of Chabahar Port as a connectivity hub.
The two officials discussed economic, political and security issues concerning the two countries as well as the most important regional and international developments.
"Concerning connectivity, India & Iran are partners in Chabahar. We're looking for investment from India and activation of Chabahar. India & Iran are the main founders & partners of the North-South international corridor. We're looking forward to the future," Illahi told ANI.<
Addressing the event on the occasion of the 44th Anniversary of the victory of the Islamic revolution of Iran, Elahi said that the Chabahar port, with which India is highly involved, is considered the "Golden Gateway."
Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra led the Indian delegation while the Iranian delegation was led by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani.
Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "Pleased to receive Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs @Bagheri_Kani Discussed our bilateral cooperation, regional issues, and JCPOA."
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