Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Modi, Pezeshkian Seek Dialogue and Trade Expansion
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek.
They talked about the conflict and tensions in West Asia.
Modi said disagreements should be solved through talks and diplomacy.
He also said India wants to build more kinds of trade with Iran.
India said civilians and important civilian facilities should not be attacked.
It also said ships and sailors must be kept safe.
Pezeshkian thanked India for supporting Iran during the recent war.
He said Iran wants peace and negotiations, but accused the United States of using war instead of diplomacy.
Modi also invited Pezeshkian to India for the BRICS Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek.
Modi called for resolving the West Asia conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
India said civilians, civilian infrastructure, commercial shipping and seafarers must be protected.
Modi said India wants to expand and diversify its trade basket with Iran.
Pezeshkian thanked New Delhi for its support during the recent war and criticized the United States for choosing force over diplomacy.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- What
- They discussed the West Asia conflict, regional peace, protecting civilian and maritime interests, and expanding India-Iran trade.
- When
- Monday, during the SCO summit.
- Where
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- Why
- To exchange views on escalating regional tensions, support diplomatic efforts toward lasting peace, and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Diplomatic Resolution
Iranian Criticism of U.S. Force
How to end the conflict
Diplomatic Resolution
India urged all sides to resolve issues through dialogue and diplomacy and called for continued efforts toward lasting peace and stability.
Iranian Criticism of U.S. Force
Pezeshkian said Iran’s administration has pursued peace and negotiations, but accused the United States of choosing war, insecurity and force instead of diplomatic mechanisms.
Regional priorities
Diplomatic Resolution
India emphasized protecting civilians, civilian infrastructure, commercial shipping and seafarers, as well as safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.
Iranian Criticism of U.S. Force
Iran focused on intensifying diplomatic efforts to establish peace and security in the region after the recent war.
- Meeting
- Narendra Modi met Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
- India’s position
- India called for resolving regional issues through dialogue and diplomacy.
- Civilian protection
- India said civilians, civilian infrastructure, commercial shipping and seafarers must not be harmed.
- Trade
- Modi said India wants to expand and diversify its trade basket with Iran.
- Iranian response
- Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for India’s support and cooperation during the recent war.
- Multilateral cooperation
- India reiterated its readiness to cooperate with Iran through BRICS and the SCO.
- Future visit
- Modi said he looked forward to welcoming Pezeshkian to India for the BRICS Summit.