Iran’s Pezeshkian satisfies PM Modi in Russia, anxieties India’s duty in de-escalation in West Asia–

Prime Minister Narendra Modi fulfilled Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday (Octobe 22) on the sidelines of the Brics top in Kazan, noting their initial conference given that Pezeshkian presumed workplace in July.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that PM Modi and President Pezeshkian went over the circumstance in West Asia.

Focus on West Asia

President Pezeshkian discussed the requirement for tranquility and consistency in the area and the duty that India can play in de-escalating the problem offered its excellent connections with all the celebrations included.

India not just has pleasant connections with both Israel and Iran (which backs terrorist teams like Hezbollah and Hamas), however additionally sustains the two-state remedy for the Israel-Palestine problem.

For his component, PM Modi shared his issue over the intensifying problem and duplicated India’s require the security of private citizens and avoidance of injury to private citizens, mentioning the requirement for discussion and diplomacy to de-escalate stress.

India had actually stated this in April this year, and after that once more previously this month.

“President Pezeshkian acknowledged in particular the role that India played in Iran’s accession to both the SCO and Brics, and both leaders agreed to continue their cooperation within various multilateral platforms, including Brics and SCO,” Misri stated.

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— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2024

Discussion on Afghanistan

Afghanistan was another key topic of discussion between the leaders. Both of them highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region along with continuing humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan.

The 16th Brics Summit is being hosted in Kazan. Modi’s visit to Russia marks his second trip this year and his seventh in the past decade.

With inputs from agencies