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PM Modi dials Iranian President; reiterates India’s position on Israel-Palestine issue

Both the leaders expressed emphasised on the need for preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability," noted the statement

PGurus Newsdesk

November 6, 2023

Both the leaders expressed emphasised on the need for preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability," noted the statement

PM Modi expresses deep concern at the terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives

On Monday Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. Both the leaders exchanged views on the difficult situation in the West Asia region and the Israel-Hamas conflict.

PM Modi reiterated India’s long-standing and consistent position on the Israel-Palestine issue, official sources said.

PM Modi expressed deep concern at the terrorist incidents, violence, and loss of civilian lives. President Raisi shared his assessment of the situation.

Both leaders emphasized on the need to prevent escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability.

The leaders also reviewed and positively assessed progress in multifaceted bilateral cooperation. They welcomed the focus and priority accorded to Chabahar Port in Iran for improving regional connectivity.

Both sides agreed to remain in touch given their shared interest in regional peace, security, and stability.

Earlier on Sunday (November 5), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had discussed the “grave situation” in West Asia during his conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

“Spoke today with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. Discussed the grave situation in West Asia and the concerns of the international community. Conveyed the importance of preventing escalation and providing humanitarian support. Agreed to stay in touch,” Jaishankar had posted on X after the conversation.

[With Inputs from IANS]

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