Kochi: In an important development, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a call from Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi amidst tensions in the Middle East, Times of India reported.
Received a call from Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation,” said Jaishankar on X.
The Iran Embassy in India also confirmed the call saying that the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and the regional, international situation.
“Seyed Abbas, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, held a phone conversation with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, discussing bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments,” said the Embassy on X.
Before revealing the call with Araghchi, Jaishankar revealed conversations with various leaders from the Middle Eastern countries, namely- UAE deputy PM, FM Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Qatar PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
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