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India’s New Envoy to Iran Reaffirms Push for Expanded Cooperation
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 04:36 AM
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The newly appointed Indian ambassador to Iran has pledged to deepen bilateral ties, emphasizing cooperation in trade, energy and cultural exchange.
The newly appointed Indian ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran presented his credentials in Tehran and used the occasion to reaffirm New Delhi's commitment to broaden cooperation with Tehran.
In his remarks, the envoy highlighted the importance of expanding collaboration across key sectors such as energy, trade, investment and cultural exchange, signalling a desire to move beyond existing agreements.
He pointed to the steady rise in bilateral trade over recent years and indicated that both governments are keen to explore new projects in renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and technology, while also encouraging greater people‑to‑people contact.
The statement aligns with India's wider diplomatic outreach in the Middle East, underscoring continuity in its foreign‑policy objectives toward a stable and mutually beneficial partnership with Iran.
In his remarks, the envoy highlighted the importance of expanding collaboration across key sectors such as energy, trade, investment and cultural exchange, signalling a desire to move beyond existing agreements.
He pointed to the steady rise in bilateral trade over recent years and indicated that both governments are keen to explore new projects in renewable energy, pharmaceuticals and technology, while also encouraging greater people‑to‑people contact.
The statement aligns with India's wider diplomatic outreach in the Middle East, underscoring continuity in its foreign‑policy objectives toward a stable and mutually beneficial partnership with Iran.