BISHKEK — On the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian to review bilateral relations and address intensifying security concerns across West Asia.
The high-level bilateral meeting focused on regional conflict de-escalation, safeguarding strategic commercial waterways, and strengthening joint participation across multilateral economic blocs.
Key Highlights of the Bilateral Engagement
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West Asia Security Focus: Expressing concern over rising regional volatility, PM Modi reiterated India’s principled position advocating for diplomatic engagement, restraint, and constructive dialogue.
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Maritime Safety Mandate: The Prime Minister emphasized the crucial need to preserve freedom of navigation, explicitly calling for the protection of seafarers, commercial vessels, and civilian infrastructure from armed conflict.
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Multilateral Alignment: Both heads of state reaffirmed their dedication to expanding bilateral partnerships through international forums, specifically BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
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BRICS Summit Invitation: PM Modi formally invited President Pezeshkian to visit India for the forthcoming BRICS Summit, reinforcing ongoing bilateral dialogue at the highest executive level.
