In a significant step to bolster bilateral relations, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to co-chair the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the India-Iran Friendship Treaty.
The two-day visit marks Araghchi’s first trip to India since assuming office in August 2024. His arrival underscores a renewed commitment to strengthening strategic, economic, and regional cooperation between the two nations.
Official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jaiswal, extended a warm welcome to Araghchi, emphasizing the importance of the visit. “Warm welcome to FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi, as he arrives in New Delhi for the India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting. An opportunity to review and enhance bilateral cooperation on the 75th Anniversary of the India-Iran Friendship Treaty,” Jaiswal wrote on X.
The Joint Commission Meeting will serve as a platform to review key areas of mutual interest and outline a roadmap to deepen collaboration in trade, energy, connectivity, and regional security.
During his visit, Araghchi is scheduled to meet with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at Hyderabad House, followed by a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Prior to arriving in India, Araghchi made a stop in Islamabad for consultations with Pakistani officials. On April 25, he had called for peace in the region in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including tourists.
The high-level diplomatic engagement comes at a time when both nations are navigating complex regional dynamics, with a shared interest in promoting stability, trade connectivity, and cultural ties rooted in centuries of friendship.
