India Resolved to Promote Ties with Iran: Foreign Secretary
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Secretary of India Vinay Mohan Kwatra expressed his country’s determination to broaden relations with Iran in various fields.
During a visit to Tehran, Kwatra held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Sunday afternoon.
Expressing satisfaction with the political consultations between the two countries, he said, "The Indian government, at the highest levels, is firmly determined to enhance relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran."
He also expressed hope that through the joint efforts of the two nations, the volume of economic relations would increase in various sectors, including agriculture, fisheries, and traditional medicine, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s website reported.
Highlighting Iran's significant role in the West Asian region, Kwatra reaffirmed his country's commitment to delivering humanitarian aid supplies to the Palestinian people.
For his part, Amirabdollahian emphasized the determination of the leaders of the two countries to develop bilateral relations.
Earlier on Sunday, the Indian foreign secretary attended the 18th round of political consultations between Iran and India.
During the four-hour meeting, a wide array of political, economic, and consular issues, along with regional and international developments, were discussed. The meeting also outlined the priorities for the upcoming period in the relations between the two countries.
