Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Johannesburg on 24 August 2023, on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit.
The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields including trade and investment, connectivity, energy and counter-terrorism. Both sides agreed to fast track infrastructure cooperation, including the Chabahar project. The leaders also exchanged views on regional developments, including Afghanistan.
Prime Minister congratulated President Raisi on joining the BRICS family.
President Raisi congratulated Prime Minister on the success of Chandrayaan mission and thanked Prime Minister for India’s support for Iran’s BRICS membership.
Had a wonderful meeting with President Ebrahim Raisi. I am glad that Iran will be joining BRICS. Discussed ways to deepen trade and cultural cooperation between India and Iran. @raisi_com pic.twitter.com/rIFdFFgfdW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2023
دیداری بسیار عالی با رئیس جمهور ابراهیم رئیسی داشتم. از اینکه ایران به بریکس خواهد پیوست خوشحالم. راه های تعمیق همکاری های تجاری و فرهنگی بین هند و ایران را مورد بحث و بررسی قرار
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2023
دادیم. @raisi_com pic.twitter.com/JBhS9z9g7S
PM @narendramodi held wide-ranging talks with President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran. They discussed ways to boost ties in sectors like energy, connectivity and trade. pic.twitter.com/HztmqCLwdo
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 24, 2023