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Iranian President Pezeshkian has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in India.
He called for regional cooperation to combat terrorism in a call with Prime Minister Modi.
The attack in Pahargam killed 26 tourists, shocking the global community.
New Delhi:
Iranian President Masuud Pezeshkian has condemned the terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahargam, which killed 26 tourists last week. In a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, the president said Iran “resolutely condemns such inhumane terrorist acts” and emphasized the need for regional cooperation to combat terrorism.
Last week’s civilian massacre was one of India’s biggest terrorist attacks in decades, shocking the world. Since then, the sadness and calls for the purpose of uniting in the fight against terrorism have been poured out from all over the world.
Expressing support for India, Pezeshkian emphasized the need to “eliminate the roots of terrorism.”
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“These tragic events amplify the common responsibility of all countries in the region, and force local nations to eradicate the roots of terrorism through empathy, solidarity and close cooperation, and ensure the lasting peace and tranquility of the local nations,” the president said.
He also referred to the heritage of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, the fathers of the Indian founders, calling them “engenders of peace and friendship.”
“Referring to the precious legacy of famous Indian leaders, the president noted that Iran holds the Indian nation and its prominent figures.
Pezeshkian also expressed his hopes to expand trade and infrastructure cooperation between India and Iran. He said the development of Chabahar port in Iran will help promote strategic interactions in the region between India, Iran and Russia. The ports developed by India are considered the gateway to great opportunities for trade with Central Asian countries.
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The Iranian president also invited Prime Minister Modi to Tehran to discuss ways to strengthen collaboration.
During the call, Prime Minister Modi praised Iran’s sympathy for the terrorist attacks. He also expressed his “deep sadness” at the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaye Port, a massive explosion at Iran’s largest commercial port, informing him that 14 people had died yesterday and India is ready to help Iran.
The prime minister, who met the Iranian president in Kazan at the Brick Summit a few months ago, said his government is fully agreeing with Tehran about the need for unity and cooperation among all the countries in the region, the Iranian embassy said. He also highlighted the need for a diplomatic solution to differences between Iran and the United States.
Prime Minister Modi praised Iran’s constructive role in fostering peace and security, adding that India supports the Islamic Republic’s efforts to increase regional and international stability. The Prime Minister further emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution, including differences between Iran and the US,” the embassy said.
A day ago, Iran had offered to mediate between India and Pakistan as tensions simmered between two neighbors in the aftermath of the Pahargam attack. Describing the two countries as “brothers’ neighbours,” Iranian Foreign Minister Sey Abbas Aragci said Tehran is ready to ease tensions in the region.
