Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called on Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to resolve the Middle East war, especially with the United States, through dialogue and diplomacy. The call was made in New Delhi, on the eve of the BRICS leaders' summit, according to India's Ministry of External Affairs.
Modi emphasized the need to ensure freedom of navigation and trade, as well as the safety of sailors, reiterating that all issues should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. The Indian Prime Minister underscored that India is committed to advancing a long-term and mutually beneficial strategy to ensure peace and stability in the region.
This was the second meeting between Modi and Pezeshkian in less than two weeks, after the encounter in Kyrgyzstan where the Indian leader had already expressed concern over the escalation of hostilities. Modi will meet again with the Iranian President on Saturday morning, being the only leader with whom he will hold two bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit.
The BRICS summit, which runs until Sunday in New Delhi, features the participation of 11 members, including South Africa, Brazil, China, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iran, South Korea and Russia. In addition to Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are also participating in the event, with Xi visiting India for the first time in seven years.
