Ceremonial welcome for PM Modi in Tehran
May 23, 2016 10:27
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday accorded a ceremonial welcome by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran.
Modi's visit is expected to see India and the Persian Gulf nation working on enhancing economic partnership that includes a possible deal on developing the strategic Chabahar port.
In an interview to Iran's IRNA news agency before his arrival in Tehran, Modi said the two countries have "always focused to add strength to our relations, even during the difficult times. In the current context, both countries can look to expand our cooperation in the fields of trade, technology, investment and infrastructure and energy security."
Stating that India's public and private sector firms were keen on investing in Iran, he said the signing of agreement on development of Chabahar port will provide wider connectivity.
Chabahar is a port in South-East Iran that will enable India to bypass Pakistan and open up a route to land-locked Afghanistan with which New Delhi has close security ties and economic interests.
"Lifting of the international sanctions against Iran has opened up immense opportunities for both the countries, especially in the economic sphere," Modi said, adding that India is keen to enhance its investment in the Persian Gulf nation and also welcomes flow of capital and investments from there.
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