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India Hosts Iran’s Pezeshkian Ahead of BRICS Summit

India Hosts Iran’s Pezeshkian Ahead of BRICS Summit
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Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, visited New Delhi with his daughter, Zahra.

President Droupadi Murmu welcomed him at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

This happened before the BRICS Summit began.

Pezeshkian also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

They held talks about matters involving India and Iran, although the article does not give the details.

Pezeshkian visited the Iranian Hall inside the presidential estate.

The hall is part of the Ashok Mandap and contains old Persian artwork.

The visit took place while Iran and the United States were involved in a conflict in West Asia.

Key facts

Visiting president
Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran
Host
Indian President Droupadi Murmu
Other meeting
Pezeshkian held extensive bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Location
Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
Summit context
The visit took place ahead of the BRICS Summit’s opening session.
Cultural site visited
The Iranian Hall in the presidential estate, part of the Ashok Mandap
Artwork
The hall houses prominent Qajar-era Persian artwork associated with Fath-Ali Shah Qajar’s reign.

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