Afghanistan, Feb. 17 -- Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, who is in Muscat to attend the eighth Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) conference, met with S. Jaishankar, India's Foreign Minister. The two discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and regional cooperation.

According to Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, February 16, Araghchi emphasized the importance of expanding comprehensive relations between Iran and India based on mutual interests. He also highlighted the significance of the successful 19th round of political consultations between the two countries held in New Delhi.

Araghchi addressed the challenges faced by both countries due to external interventions and reiterated the importance of their...