Iran, India foreign ministers discuss regional developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj exchanged views about a range of issues, including the latest developments in the region.

According to Tasnim news agency, during a phone conversation on Thursday afternoon, the two sides conferred on the bilateral ties as well as regional issues.

Zarif also underlined the need for peaceful settlement of differences in the region through dialogue.

In early January, the top Iranian diplomat headed a business and diplomatic delegation to India.

In his three-day visit, he held meetings with top Indian officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and delivered a speech to a multilateral conference dubbed the Raisina Dialogue.

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