Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra meets Iranian foreign minister in Tehran, discusses Chabahar port project
Vinay Kwatra held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Tehran on Sunday. The talks focused on enhancing connectivity through the strategic Chabahar port and addressing the current situation in West Asia stemming from the conflict between Hamas and Israel. During his visit to Tehran, the foreign secretary also co-chaired a meeting of India-Iran Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) alongside Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani.
Regarding Kwatra's discussions with Amir-Abdollahian, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi mentioned that both parties reached a consensus to enhance the existing cooperation across various domains. "Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra called on FM @Amirabdolahian of Iran in Tehran today," Bagchi said on X. "Discussed bilateral matters, connectivity projects including Chabahar port, and shared perspective on current challenges in the region.
Both sides agreed to further strengthen the ongoing cooperation in various spheres," he said. Kwatra's visit to Tehran assumes significance as it came amid growing global concerns over the hostilities between Hamas and Israel. The two sides agreed on a four-day ceasefire from Friday.
Also Read: India, Iran set to ink long-term deal on Chabahar port On the FOC, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relationship, including connectivity projects such as Chabahar port, political engagements, trade and economic relations, capacity building initiatives and people-to-people ties. "They also exchanged views on current regional and global issues, including developments in Afghanistan and Gaza," the MEA said in a statement. "The Indian
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