TEHRAN (Iran News)  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, have met to discuss bilateral cooperation and recent regional developments.

The meeting took place during the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in Muscat on Sunday.

Araghchi said he hoped the conference would achieve its goals in promoting partnerships among member states. “We enjoy strong relations with regional countries and seek to deepen these relations.”

He also praised the commitment of both Iran and India to strengthen their ties, adding that an upcoming round of political talks in New Delhi could bring the two nations closer together.

Jaishankar agreed, saying that the ongoing conference could play a role in elevating ties among IOC member states, especially between Iran and India.

The two ministers explored various areas for cooperation, including culture, economics, and trade.

They also discussed recent developments in the region and beyond, including the situation in Afghanistan.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) In a post on X, the president on Sunday offered his condolences to the people and government of India as well as the late prime minister’s family.

Pezeshkian also said in his post that Mr. Singh was a prudent leader for India and a great supporter for its ties with Iran.

Singh led India from 2004 to 2014, becoming one of the longest-serving prime ministers of the country.

He died on Thursday aged 92. A state funeral was held for him on Saturday.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Modi took to his X social media platform on Tuesday night to express satisfaction over his encounter with Pezeshkian and wrote in Farsi the full range of discussion on bilateral relations between the two countries.”Indian”

“I had a very good meeting with Iranian President, Mr. Masoud Pezeshkian. We examined the full range of relations between our two countries”, Modi said his X message that he posted with his pictures with the Iranian president.

“We also discussed (in this meeting) ways to deepen relations in very advanced and modern sectors”, Modi added in his message.

Iran and India, as two countries with rich and ancient cultures and civilizations, have had close and friendly relations throughout history. Last year, India hailed Iran’s official entry into 10 member BRICS bloc.

Iran will likely use the BRICS summit as an opportunity to pursue more trade and financial partnerships with its allies, as a part of the country’s “Look to the East” policy.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Irani made the comment on Sunday as the maritime exercise was wrapped in the Indian Ocean.

He said that the big military drills showed that the Islamic Republic of Iran, along with all regional countries, are making efforts to protect global security and tranquility, and that they are able to protect the security of maritime trade.

The commander explained that the Maritime Exercise “IMEX 2024” was different from the previous drills which focused on military aspect.

In the Maritime Exercise “IMEX 2024”, the focus was on collective security which is achieved through participation of all players, Irani added.

The Maritime Exercise “IMEX 2024” was held on Saturday and Sunday, with the participation of Russia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Qatar, and Bangladesh, sending the message of peace, friendship and collective participation.

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“In order to participate in joint Russian-Indian multi-service exercise, Indra, the Russian side plans to send over 40 aircraft of various types, including 15 fighter jets, about 20 military-transport aircraft and more than five army aviation helicopters to the Republic of India,” the Russian Eastern Military District’s press service said on Tuesday.

Russian aircraft will provide aerial support to ground troops and navy forces during the exercise, Tass reported.

The Russian naval group will include two warships, a sea tanker, a helicopter and two or three motor boats.

The Indra-2019 maneuvers will take place at overland and sea ranges as well as at one of the military airfields of the Indian Armed Forces. About 300 servicemen of the Eastern Military District will participate in the drills from the Russian side. The Indra-2018 exercise took place at Babina army range in the State of Uttar Pradesh (India) engaging a total of 500 servicemen.

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“Trade protectionism and unilateral policies are now actively gaining momentum, and the issue of how to respond to US pressure and trade protectionism is important not only for China… It will be reasonable if the leaders of the two countries exchange views [on the issue], and we hope that they will reach a broad consensus on issues of upholding justice and opposing trade protectionism,” Zhang said during a press-conference, Sputnik reported.

Zhang also specified that Xi and Modi might also discuss the trade war between the United States and China, noting that this issue could become an important point for negotiations during the Chinese president’s bilateral meetings with leaders of other countries.

The next SCO summit will be held in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek from June 13-14.

In late May, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin would hold talks with Modi during the summit.

The United States and China have been trying to overcome disagreements that emerged in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s decision last June to impose 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods in a bid to fix the trade deficit. Since then, the sides have exchanged several rounds of duties.

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The opening ceremony of the three-day event, which is supported by the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, was attended by Indian charge d’affaire in Iran, the deputy head of Iran-India Joint Chamber of Commerce, and Iranian and Indian entrepreneurs.

India and Iran enjoy close and historical friendly relations. During recent visit of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to India the both sides agreed to further strengthen the bilateral relations particularly trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.

SOURCE INDIA IRAN would be the first major business event being held soon after the recent high level visit. Around 100 Indian companies representing various sectors such as engineering machinery, food, IT, plastics, rubber and etc. are showcasing their products and services at this exhibition with an objective to find right Iranian partners for collaboration in trade and investment. This will perhaps be one of the largest Indian business event in Iran in recent years.

Iran-India trade value stands at $12.8 billion per annum and the two sides are determined to increase the amount up to $30 billion annually.

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“The Villa Tenants” by Monir Qeidi, “Kupal” by Kazem Mollai and “Dogs and Fools” by Ali-Mohammad Qasemi are competing in the 22nd International Film Festival of Kerala, which is underway in Thiruvananthapuram, India.

“A Man of Integrity” by Mohammad Rasulof and “White Bridge” by Ali Qavitan will also go on screen at the festival, which will run until December 15.

“Gamichi” by Majid Esmaeili Parsa and “The Chocolate” by Mehdi Heidari will compete in the Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth in New Delhi.

The festival will be held from December 11 to 17.

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