The discussion encompassed a range of subjects pertaining to both bilateral and regional significance.
Days ahead of the BRICS Summit in South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday had a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. The discussion encompassed a range of subjects pertaining to both bilateral and regional significance.
What did the two leaders discuss?
During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the intrinsic value of the India-Iran relationship, which is deeply rooted in historical and cultural ties, further solidified by robust people-to-people connections.
Both leaders expressed their unwavering commitment to bolstering bilateral collaboration, with a specific focus on harnessing the potential of the Chabahar Port as a pivotal connectivity hub.
The dialogue extended to cooperation within multilateral platforms, including the expansion of the BRICS alliance. Both leaders are expected to have a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the summit in South Africa.
The shared vision of the two leaders in enhancing cooperation and strengthening existing ties takes center stage. The historical, cultural, and strategic connections between the two nations form a foundation for deeper collaboration, fostering mutual growth and development.
BRICS Summit
The BRICS group of emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, will discuss its possible expansion at the summit in South Africa next week.
PM Modi will be in Johannesburg from August 22 to 24 to attend the 15th BRICS Summit under the chairship of South Africa.
Earlier this month South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa had called PM Modi earlier this month to extend his invitation, following which a formal announcement was made on PM Modi’s visiting Johannesburg.
