Press Releases Shri Saurabh Kumar, Ambassador of India to Iran presenting a copy of his Letter of Credence to H.E. Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the IR Iran on October 19, 2015 at Tehran
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Shri Saurabh Kumar, Ambassador of India to Iran presenting a copy of his Letter of Credence to H.E. Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the IR Iran on October 19, 2015 at Tehran

PRESS RELEASE

20th October, 2015

Ambassador of India Saurabh Kumar called on His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Minister, Islamic Republic of Iran on 19th October, 2015 and presented to him a copy of his Letter of Credence.

Foreign Minister acknowledged the excellent relations between India and Iran. He said that Iran presents new opportunities after the signing of the JCPOA.  Dr. Zarif called for comprehensive India – Iran ties especially in the economic field with early implementation of joint projects.  In this regard, he referred to the Chabahar port project and rail-road and petro-chemical sectors.

Ambassador conveyed the warm greetings of his Government to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.  He said that New Delhi attaches great importance to its historic and friendly ties with Iran.  He reiterated India’s interest in participation in various joint projects in Iran and the need for their early implementation.  The forthcoming Joint Commission between the two countries in December 2015 would provide an opportunity to take stock of the progress of these projects.  Ambassador also briefed the Foreign Minister about the recent bilateral interactions.

Foreign Minister welcomed the Ambassador to Iran and assured him all support of his government.

Embassy of India
Tehran
20th October, 2015