Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Modi, Pezeshkian Discuss Ties and West Asia Tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek.
They talked about improving the friendship between India and Iran.
They also discussed rising tensions in West Asia.
Modi said disagreements should be handled through talks and diplomacy.
He said India supports efforts to bring lasting peace.
He also said ships and trade routes should remain safe.
Civilians and civilian buildings should not be attacked.
Modi invited President Pezeshkian to India for the BRICS Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on the sidelines of the SCO Summit.
The leaders discussed strengthening India-Iran ties and expanding and diversifying bilateral trade.
They exchanged views on the prevailing situation and escalating tensions in West Asia.
Modi reiterated India’s position that disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
India called for protecting navigation and commerce and ensuring civilians, infrastructure, ships and seafarers are not harmed.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- What
- They discussed India-Iran relations, trade, cooperation in multilateral organizations and the West Asia situation.
- When
- Monday, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2026.
- Where
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties and exchange views on regional tensions, peace, navigation and civilian safety.
- Meeting participants
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
- Location
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Event
- Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2026
- Bilateral focus
- Strengthening India-Iran ties and expanding and diversifying trade
- Regional issue
- Escalating tensions and the prevailing situation in West Asia
- India’s position
- Issues should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy
- Safety priorities
- Freedom of navigation and commerce, civilian safety, civilian infrastructure, commercial shipping and seafarers
- Future cooperation
- India expressed readiness to cooperate with Iran through BRICS and the SCO; Modi looked forward to welcoming Pezeshkian to India for the BRICS Summit
