Iran, India aim to strengthen bilateral ties

Iran and India reaffirmed their determination to strengthen bilateral relations on January 7 as the two countries marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said he met with India’s ambassador to Iran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, for talks focused on bilateral relations, Caliber.Az reports via Iranian media. 

In a post on X, Baqaei said the two sides discussed Iran and India’s “millennia-long history of cultural and civilisational interactions.”

Today, I met with Ambassador Rudra Gaurav Shresth of India and had a refreshing exchange on #Iran-#India's millennia-long history of cultural and civilizational interactions.

As we mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Iran-India diplomatic relations, we look forward… pic.twitter.com/hz2YbHMvVS

— Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) January 7, 2026

He added that both countries were looking forward to further strengthening bilateral ties based on mutual interests and shared heritage.

By Sabina Mammadli