Iran's Foreign Minister, Dr. Abbas Araghchi, arrived in New Delhi on May 7, 2025, for a two-day official visit aimed at co-chairing the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting.

The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of the India-Iran Friendship Treaty and occurs amid heightened tensions in the region following recent events in Kashmir.

Key Highlights

• Dr. Abbas Araghchi co-chaired the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, and infrastructure.
• The visit marked the 75th anniversary of the India-Iran Friendship Treaty, emphasizing long-standing bilateral relations.
• He met President Droupadi Murmu and NSA Ajit Doval to discuss regional security and deepen political and cultural ties.
• Araghchi called for restraint and dialogue amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions, stressing the need for regional stability.
• He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to boosting economic ties with India despite ongoing international sanctions.