Archive · 12 Sep 2026
India Reaffirms Peace Commitment as Iranian President Visits New Delhi
India’s President Droupadi Murmu met Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi.
They talked about the friendly relationship between India and Iran.
They also discussed cultural connections between the people of both countries.
Murmu said India supports solving problems through talking and diplomacy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met Pezeshkian during the Iranian president’s first visit to India.
Modi said the two countries should work together for benefits that help both sides.
They discussed the situation in the region and the safety of ships and sailors.
The leaders also talked about cooperation through the BRICS group.
President Droupadi Murmu met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi on Saturday.
Murmu reaffirmed India’s commitment to achieving enduring peace through dialogue and diplomacy.
The leaders discussed India-Iran friendship, cultural links and people-to-people ties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a long-term, win-win strategy and discussed regional conditions with Pezeshkian.
Modi also emphasized freedom of navigation, commercial activity, and the safety of seafarers.
- Who
- Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Indian and Iranian leaders discussed bilateral friendship, regional conditions, enduring peace, maritime safety and BRICS cooperation.
- When
- Murmu’s meeting took place on Saturday; Modi met Pezeshkian on Friday. Modi and Pezeshkian had also met on August 31.
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi; the leaders’ other meetings took place during summits in New Delhi and Bishkek.
- Why
- To discuss India-Iran relations, regional circumstances, peace through dialogue and diplomacy, maritime security, and cooperation in BRICS.
- Indian president
- Droupadi Murmu
- Iranian president
- Masoud Pezeshkian
- Meeting location
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Main peace position
- India reiterated its commitment to enduring peace through dialogue and diplomacy.
- Maritime issues
- Narendra Modi pressed for freedom of navigation and commerce and the safety and well-being of seafarers.
- BRICS context
- Pezeshkian participated in the Leaders’ Session of the BRICS Business Forum and the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- Earlier meeting
- Modi and Pezeshkian met on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek on August 31.