Dec 13: The second India-Iran-Armenia Trilateral Consultations were held on 12 December 2024 in New Delhi. Shri J.P Singh, Joint Secretary, PAI Division led the discussions from the Indian side. The delegations from Iran and Armenia were led by H.E. Mr. Hashem Ashja’ Zadeh, Director General of the South Asia Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and H.E. Ms. Anahit Karapetyan, Head of the Asia-Pacific Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, respectively.
Building on the outcomes of the previous trilateral consultations held in Yerevan in April 2023, the three sides discussed connectivity initiatives, engagement in multilateral fora, and regional developments. They also explored ways to promote trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges while strengthening people-to-people ties.
During the consultations, the delegations emphasized the need to foster close cooperation under the INSTC and highlighted the role of Chabahar Port in this regard. The Armenian side briefed the participants on its connectivity initiative “The Crossroads of Peace”.
The three sides reiterated their commitment to continued cooperation under the format. It was agreed that the next round of trilateral consultations would be held in Iran at a mutually convenient date and time.
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