Iran has highlighted India’s strategic importance ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s BRICS visit, focusing on trade, connectivity, Chabahar Port and regional stability.

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• Iran described India as a vital diplomatic partner ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS Summit.
• Tehran expects the BRICS platform to strengthen bilateral trade, economic cooperation and strategic engagement between India and Iran.
• Iranian officials highlighted long-standing civilizational ties with India and expressed confidence in expanding cooperation through high-level diplomatic consultations.
• President Masoud Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently discussed bilateral relations, regional developments and opportunities to diversify trade channels.
• Chabahar Port and connectivity infrastructure remain key priorities, with both countries seeking stronger logistics and commercial links across the region.
• India and Iran also cooperate through multilateral platforms including BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, supporting broader diplomatic coordination.
• Modi reiterated India’s support for dialogue, diplomacy, regional peace, stability, freedom of navigation and uninterrupted commercial movement across the region.
• The upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 is expected to provide another opportunity for deeper India-Iran consultations.
• Iran’s foreign ministry emphasised expanding economic collaboration, particularly in trade and connectivity, through continued engagement with Indian counterparts.
• The bilateral discussions come amid continuing conflicts in West Asia that are affecting regional stability, maritime routes and commercial logistics.
• Iran recently reaffirmed that its relationship with India remains strong and continues developing across multiple economic and strategic areas.
• The high-level engagement signals efforts by both countries to strengthen historic ties while expanding cooperation amid changing regional and global conditions.