Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in the Central Asian city of Bishkek on Monday.
held a bilateral meeting Monday with
“The two leaders discussed bilateral ties. They also discussed the recent developments in the West Asia conflict and shared perspectives on the evolving situation. The Prime Minister expressed concern at the escalation of tensions in the region and reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy,”the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) told reporters, the Indian Express reported.
Modi underscored the need for lasting peace and stability in West Asia.
Modi said that civilians and civilian infrastructure, including commercial shipping and seafarers, must not be harmed under any circumstances,” the ministry
said.
“The Prime Minister conveyed that he looked forward to welcoming President Pezeshkian to India for the BRICS Summit,” the ministry said. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since the war in West Asia broke out in February this year.
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