New Delhi, May 9 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday thanked Iran for its message of solidarity and compassion following the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
She expressed her gratitude during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had called on Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.
Araghchi's scheduled visit to India is taking place on the special occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
However, it is also happening in the backdrop of rising tensions between Pakistan and India following the terrorist attack and 'Operation Sindoor'.
During the meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister, the President said India and Iran have not only "maintained a long-standing friendship but...