Pezeshkian made the remarks in a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, emphasizing the importance of strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

He highlighted the numerous commonalities between Iran and India, saying they could provide a solid basis for expanding bilateral cooperation and promoting regional ties.

Referring to India’s hosting of the BRICS summit, Pezeshkian stressed the importance of expanding cooperation among member states in various fields, particularly the economic and financial sectors.

He also underscored the need for continued implementation of the strategic agreements between Iran and India.