Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in New Delhi for the Joint Commission meeting between India and Iran, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the India-Iran Friendship Treaty.
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discussed recent tensions with Pakistan, particularly following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2024.
He mentioned that India responded with a targeted military action on May 7, saying that while India seeks no escalation, any future aggression from Pakistan will be met with a firm response.
Jaishankar stressed the importance of Iran understanding India’s stance on the situation, reflecting the ongoing security concerns in the region.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says that the sanctions hinder the growth of Iran-India economic relations, IRNA reports.
He made these remarks during the 20th session of the Iran-India Joint Commission, held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday. The meeting was co-chaired by Araqchi and India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
During the session, Araqchi highlighted the enduring friendship between the two countries, saying that Tehran and New Delhi have always maintained warm and friendly relations rooted in mutual respect and common interests.
Speaking about economic ties, Araqchi acknowledged that while Iran and India enjoy strong economic relations, the current level of cooperation does not meet expectations. He also said that sanctions are one of the obstacles to enhancing economic ties and expressed hope that this issue would be solved in the future.
Meanwhile, Jaishankar welcomed the Iranian delegation and acknowledged the progress in bilateral cooperation across various fields.
