Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, and Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, on Tuesday discussed the situation in Afghanistan on the sidelines of the BRICS meeting in Kazan, Russia.
Both sides pointed out the importance of Chabahar Port for the development and reconstruction of Afghanistan.
The Office of the Prime Minister of India has said that the long-term contract of Chabahar Port is critical for the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan and in strengthening trade and economic ties with Central Asia.
Modi said: “The development of Chabahar Port is the biggest pillar of our cooperation and we believe that this development plays an important role in regulating the relations between the two countries as well as the relations between Iran and India with other countries in the region.”
Pezeshkian said that Afghanistan should be helped to achieve peace and stability.
According to a statement issued by his office, Pezeshkian pointed out the concerns of the Indian Prime Minister about Afghanistan issues and said: “We must build the future of the region with motivation and will and interact and talk with Afghanistan.
“We must help the Afghan nation to achieve peace, tranquility and prosperity by solving the problems,” he said.
Pezeshkian also stated: “Iran supports any measure that helps stabilize peace and tranquility in Afghanistan.”
The leaders of the two countries also exchanged views on regional developments, including the situation in West Asia.