PM Modi wants to expand Iran trade amid US curbs; calls for freedom of navigation, protecting the lives of seafarers

Prime Minister Modi met Iranian President Pezeshkian on the SCO summit sidelines. They discussed expanding and diversifying trade ties between the two nations. New Delhi reiterated its commitment to strengthening long-standing friendship across diverse sectors. Both leaders also discussed West Asia conflict and freedom of navigation issues. Modi invited Pezeshkian to India for the upcoming BRICS summit.