External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday extended his gratitude to Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi for his warm wishes on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Iran.
Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening ties with Iran, highlighting the historical and cultural bonds that unite the two nations. “Thank you FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi for your warm wishes on 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Iran. Our deep-rooted ties are driven by historical linkages. Confident that our cooperation will continue to grow in times to come,” he wrote on X.
India and Iran formalized their diplomatic relations by signing a friendship treaty on March 15, 1950. Acknowledging this milestone, Araghchi emphasized the centuries-old cultural and historical ties between the two countries, which have been instrumental in fostering mutual growth and cooperation. “Today, we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations between the modern states of Iran and India. Of course, our shared history and cultural bonds go back centuries if not millennia, joining our nations at the hip. These ties have been paramount in paving the way for mutual growth & cooperation. Looking forward to further strengthening our partnership for the prosperity of our nations,” he stated in a post on X.
According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the Indo-Iranian relationship is built on a strong historical foundation and continues to evolve through high-level exchanges, trade, connectivity initiatives, and cultural cooperation. Notable developments in bilateral ties include Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s visit to Iran in 2001, which resulted in the Tehran Declaration, and Iranian President Seyyed Mohammad Khatami’s visit to India in 2003, leading to the signing of the New Delhi Declaration, further deepening cooperation between the two nations.
India and Iran maintain strong economic ties, with India being one of Iran’s top five trade partners in recent years. India’s key exports to Iran include rice, tea, sugar, pharmaceuticals, and electrical machinery, while major imports from Iran consist of dry fruits, chemicals, and glassware.
As both nations commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations, the focus remains on enhancing bilateral cooperation for mutual prosperity and growth.
