Modi holds separate bilateral talks with Armenian PM Pashinyan in Bishkek; calls for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve regional tensions
Highlights:
– PM Modi meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek
– Discussed the West Asia conflict; Modi calls for restraint and resolution through dialogue and diplomacy
– India to deepen trade ties and diversify cooperation with Iran, including at BRICS and SCO
– Modi separately held bilateral talks with Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan on defence, economic and cultural cooperation
New Delhi, Aug 31 (BuzzBytes): Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek.
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 Prime Minister also reiterated the need for continued efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region. Calling for safeguarding the freedom of navigation and commerce, he emphasized that civilians and civilian infrastructure, including commercial shipping and seafarers, must not be harmed under any circumstances.
Reiterating India’s readiness to closely cooperate with Iran in multilateral organizations, including BRICS and SCO, the Prime Minister conveyed that he looked forward to welcoming President Pezeshkian to India for the BRICS Summit.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi also met the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Mr. Nikol Pashinyan, in Bishkek on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since Pashinyan’s re-appointment following Armenia’s General Elections in June this year.
Modi congratulated Pashinyan on his electoral victory and assumption of office. The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, including in defence, economic, pharma, mining, education and cultural fields, and expressed satisfaction at the expansion of cooperation in recent times, committing to further strengthen ties marked by special warmth and friendship between the two countries.
The leaders also discussed regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia, with the Prime Minister reiterating the need for continued efforts through dialogue and diplomacy to secure peace and stability in the region. Pashinyan briefed Modi on the current status of implementation of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement, and both leaders agreed to work together to further strengthen bilateral relations and advance cooperation in areas of mutual interest—(BuzzBytes)
