Araqchi, who has traveled to New Delhi to participate in the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, held a meeting with India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval on Thursday.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest state of bilateral relations between Iran and India and emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation in political, economic, trade, transit, and energy fields.
Referring to the historic and friendly ties between Tehran and New Delhi, Araqchi described the continuation of consultations and close cooperation between the two countries as important for securing common interests and strengthening regional stability and security.
The Iranian foreign minister also outlined the latest regional developments, particularly the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran and the consequences of continued insecurity and tensions in West Asia.
He stressed the need for effective action by the international community to stop the conflicts and prevent the spread of instability in the region.
For his part, Doval expressed concern over the continuation of tensions and conflicts in the region and emphasized the importance of preserving regional stability and security.
He also announced India’s readiness to help restore security in the region and end the war.
The two sides further exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments as well as ongoing cooperation within multilateral organizations and mechanisms, including BRICS.