The News Freedom
New Delhi, November 6
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and the President of Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, on Monday exchanged views on the difficult situation in West Asia and Israel-Hamas conflict. Prime Minister expressed deep concern at the terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives. He reiterated India’s longstanding and consistent position on the Israel-Palestine issue.
Iran President Raisi shared his assessment of the situation. Both leaders expressed emphasised on the need for preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability.
In a telephonic conversation, the leaders also reviewed and positively assessed progress in multifaceted bilateral cooperation. They welcomed focus and priority accorded to Chabahar port in Iran for improving regional connectivity.
Both sides agreed to remain in touch given shared interest in regional peace, security and stability.
Disclosing about the development in his post on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said “ Good exchange of perspectives with President @raisi_com of Iran on the difficult situation in West Asia and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives are serious concerns. Preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability are important. Welcomed the progress in our bilateral cooperation, including on the Chabahar port.”