India, Iran discuss bilateral cooperation during Political Consultations

The meeting was co-chaired by Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary (PAI), and Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran.

The meeting was held in Tehran on September 8.

"Both sides recalled the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and emphasized their readiness to further develop and deepen relations in line with mutual interests," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.

The statement further said: "Both sides 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 emphasized strengthening cooperation within the UN and other regional and multilateral organizations.

The two countries 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.

Both sides agreed that the next round of bilateral political consultations will be held in New Delhi in 2026, the statement said.