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PM Modi speaks to Iranian prez Ebrahim Raisi on bilateral cooperation, Chabahar PortPM also highlighted historical and civilizational connections between India and Iran
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<div class="paragraphs"><p>PM Narendra Modi with Iran President Ebrahim Raisi.</p></div>

PM Narendra Modi with Iran President Ebrahim Raisi.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Iranian President Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi and discussed matters of bilateral and regional importance, according to a statement.

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The two leaders reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, including realising the full potential of Chabahar Port as a connectivity hub.

Modi highlighted that the India-Iran relationship is underpinned by close historic and civilisational connections, including strong people-to-people contact.

The two leaders also discussed cooperation at multilateral forums, including expansion of BRICS, and looked forward to their meeting on the margins of the forthcoming BRICS summit in South Africa.

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(Published 18 August 2023, 19:58 IST)