Prime Minister’s meeting with the President of Iran on the sidelines of SCO Summit

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek. The discussions covered bilateral ties, recent developments in the West Asia conflict, and shared perspectives on the evolving regional situation. The Prime Minister expressed concern over rising tensions, emphasized resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and called for safeguarding the freedom of navigation and commerce while protecting civilians, commercial shipping, and seafarers. Additionally, India's readiness to cooperate in multilateral organizations such as BRICS and SCO was reiterated, along with an invitation for President Pezeshkian to visit India for the BRICS Summit.