Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The meeting came as leaders gathered to discuss regional and international issues and strengthen cooperation.
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Earlier, PM Modi held talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation in defence, economic matters, pharmaceuticals, science and technology, culture and education. They also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia.
Met President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek. Reiterated our commitment to strengthening India’s long standing friendship with Iran across diverse sectors. We want to expand and diversify our trade basket in the times to come.
We had a discussion on the prevailing situation in… pic.twitter.com/qagQy5o108
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2026
Before travelling to Bishkek, President Pezeshkian said Iran does not want war but would respond firmly to any aggression. He also stressed that regional instability could harm all countries and called for greater coordination on economic and security matters.
“This meeting is very important, and most of the leaders of the region will be present in it. In a situation where some international institutions are seeking to create a unified space in the world, this meeting is considered a symbol of the existence of diverse and independent voices in the global arena,” he said.
PM Modi has consistently called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve issues and has emphasised the safety of Indian nationals, along with uninterrupted movement of energy and good
