New Delhi, May 8 — In a significant diplomatic outreach, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to co-chair the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting, aimed at deepening strategic and economic cooperation between the two nations.
The high-level engagement holds added significance as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the India-Iran Friendship Treaty — a milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two countries.
Official Spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, extended a warm welcome to the Iranian delegation, describing the visit as “an opportunity to review and enhance bilateral cooperation” in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
This marks Araghchi’s first official visit to India since taking office as Iran’s Foreign Minister in August 2024. During his two-day stay, he will engage in a series of key meetings, including bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar at Hyderabad House. He is also scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan later in the day.
The Joint Commission Meeting is expected to focus on a broad range of shared interests — from trade and connectivity to regional stability and cultural exchanges — with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening ties.
Before arriving in New Delhi, Araghchi made a stop in Islamabad for consultations with Pakistani leaders. His India visit also comes in the wake of a strong message for peace in the region. On April 25, he called for calm and dialogue following the tragic terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.
