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India and Iran just held their annual bilateral political consultations in Tehran. The talks covered everything from economic cooperation to regional security issues. Both sides celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. They agreed to continue strengthening ties through regular diplomatic engagements.

Key Points: India Iran Hold Bilateral Political Consultations in Tehran

  • Annual consultations co-chaired by senior diplomats from both nations
  • Reviewed cooperation on trade, economic and financial matters
  • Discussed regional developments and multilateral cooperation
  • Agreed to hold next round in New Delhi in 2026
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India-Iran holds bilateral political consultations

India and Iran review bilateral ties, discuss INSTC connectivity, and mark 75 years of diplomatic relations during annual political consultations in Tehran.

"Both sides recalled the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations - Ministry of External Affairs"

Tehran, September 9

The annual bilateral political consultations between India and Iran, co-chaired by Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary (PAI), and Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, were held in Tehran.

According a statement by Ministry of External Affairs, both sides recalled the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and emphasised their readiness to develop further and deepen relation in line with mutual interests.

Both sides also reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation, including connectivity, International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), economic, financial, trade and commercial matters, and other areas of mutual interest. They exchanged views on regional and global developments and emphasised the need to strengthen cooperation within the UN and other regional and multilateral organisations.

Both sides expressed satisfaction at the regular holding of the annual political consultations as a prelude to Foreign Office Consultations at the Foreign Secretary/Deputy Foreign Minister level of the two countries. They reaffirmed the importance of this process and agreed to coordinate efforts accordingly, the statement added.

The next round of bilateral political consultations will be held in New Delhi in 2026, the statement added.

India-Iran relations span centuries marked by meaningful interactions. The two countries shared a border till 1947 and share several common features in their language, culture and traditions, as per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

- ANI

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Priya S
Our historical and cultural ties with Iran run deep. It's good to see both countries working on strengthening these ancient bonds. The shared linguistic and cultural heritage mentioned in the article is fascinating!
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Aman W
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope we're being cautious about the geopolitical implications. We need to balance our relations with Iran while maintaining our partnerships with other countries in the region.
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Nikhil C
The INSTC project is a game-changer for Indian exports! Reducing transportation time and costs to Europe and Russia will boost our economy significantly. More power to such initiatives 💪
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Sarah B
It's impressive how India maintains relationships with diverse global partners. The 75 years of diplomatic relations show the maturity of our foreign policy. Hope this leads to more economic opportunities for both nations.
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Karthik V
I appreciate that these consultations are happening regularly. Consistency in diplomacy is key. Looking forward to seeing concrete outcomes in trade and connectivity projects that benefit common people.

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