PM's visit to Iran

Posted on 22 May, 2016 4:45 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will toady begin his two day official visit to Iran. 

In a series of tweets on his Twitter Account, the Prime Minister said: 

"I am looking forward to my visit to Iran today and tomorrow, at the invitation of President Rouhani. 

India and Iran enjoy civilizational ties and have shared interest in the peace, security, stability and prosperity of the region. 

My meetings with President Rouhani and Hon’ble Supreme Leader of Iran will provide an opportunity to advance our strategic partnership. 

Enhancing connectivity, trade, investments, energy partnership, culture and people to people contacts would be our priority. 

I also look forward to the conclusion of the Chahbahar Agreement during my visit. 

I will visit Gurudwara in Tehran and inaugurate an International Conference on ‘retrospect and prospect’ of India and Iran relations."

 

Courtesy – Press Information Bureau, Government of India