Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan on October 22 and discussed the situation in West Asia. PM Modi expressed his deep concern over the escalating conflict and reiterated India’s call for the protection and the prevention of harm to civilians.
While addressing a special briefing on PM Modi’s visit to Russia on October 22, Misri said, ‘Both leaders (PM Modi and Iranian President Pezeshkian) also discussed the situation in West Asia. PM Modi expressed his deep concern over the escalating conflict and reiterated India’s call for the protection of civilians and prevention of harm to civilians.
He added, ‘He emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions. President Pezeshkian also emphasized the need for peace and harmony in the region and the role that India could play in de-escalating the conflict given its good relations with all the parties involved’.
Misri said that PM Modi and the Iranian President also discussed Afghanistan and underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region. He said, ‘As I said, Afghanistan was another key topic of discussion between the leaders. Both of them underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region along with continuing humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan. President Pezeshkian acknowledged in particular the role that India played in Iran’s accession to both the SCO and BRICS, and both leaders agreed to continue their cooperation within various multilateral platforms, including BRICS and SCO.
Misri noted that PM Modi and Pezeshkian held a fruitful discussion. According to Foreign Secretary, PM Modi, during the meeting, congratulated the Iranian President on his recent victory and reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening the age-old ties with Iran.
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