BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 15. Iran intends to
further strengthen all areas of cooperation with India, Iranian
President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
According to the Iranian President’s information portal,
Pezeshkian made the remarks in a letter addressed to Indian Prime
Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence
Day.
“Iran is ready to take effective steps toward strengthening
relations between the two countries and ensuring their mutual
interests based on mutual respect and trust, while making use of
the extensive existing potential,” Pezeshkian said.
The Iranian president noted that expanding comprehensive
relations between Iran and India is of great importance. According
to him, the historical, cultural and civilizational ties between
the peoples of the two countries represent a valuable asset for
defining clearer prospects for bilateral relations based on mutual
interests.
Pezeshkian also emphasized the importance of developing,
strengthening and revitalizing relations between the two
countries.
India gained independence on August 15, 1947. India Ports Global
Limited (IPGL) operates as the operator of Iran’s Chabahar Port.
The Indian side has invested more than $120 million in the port,
with total investment expected to rise to $370 million.
