Reported By:
| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: |Updated: May 23, 2016, 08:45 PM IST
India and Iran on Monday signed 12 agreements, including a historic deal to develop the Chabahar port in Iran, after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Hassan Rouhani.
Addressing the media during a joint statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the agreement to develop the Chabahar port and related infrastructure and availability of about $500 million from India is a key milestone.
Visiting Iran is a great privilege, said Modi adding, "India and Iran are not new friends, our 'dosti' is as old as history. We have shared interests in each other’s growth and prosperity, joys and sorrows."
Further, he said that the agenda and scope of partnership between the two countries is truly substantial. "We exchanged views on the emerging regional situation and global issues of common concern. We also have shared concerns at the spread of forces of instability, radicalism and terror in our region," Modi said.
PM Modi also recalled that Iran was first country to come forward when earthquake had struck Gujarat when he was the chief minister.
"Later today we will sign a trilateral transport and transit agreement in partnership with India, Iran and Afghanistan," the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome on Monday as he met Rouhani for talks to deepen trade, investment and energy ties.
(With agency inputs)
Crafts like Zardozi,Guldozi and Chanderi maybe a part of Iranian Society. They're equally common in India too
Persian served as a court language in medieval India. But, its popularity is also because it is written on the hearts of the Indians: PM Modi
Spirit of Sufism is also reflected in the Indian concept of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, the World as one family: PM
The spirit of Sufism is also reflected in the Indian concept of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, the World as one family: PM
Our ancients heroes & epics bear striking parallels, dargahs of Ajmer Sharif and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India are equally revered in Iran, says PM Modi
India's religious epic Ramayana which has seen over a dozen translations in Persian is known to have about 250 words of Persian.
The great medieval poets of India have called Persian and Sanskrit two sisters. A part of Iranian culture lives in Indian hearts, says PM Modi
No one is more qualified to shoulder this task than this gathering of learned men and scholars
A part of Iranian culture lies in every Indian heart & part of Indian heritage is woven into Iranian society-PM Modi
It also fulfils a responsibility to familiarise our younger generations with beauty and reaches of our cultural heritage
Your conference is most ideally timed. It is an occasion to recall and renew our centuries old association. It is also in perfect response to those who preach radical thoughts in our societies
PM Modi inaugurates International Conference, begins speech
Ashraf Ghani spoke about the Chabahar port Agreement saying, "Hundred years from now historians will remember this day as the start of regional cooperation. We wanted to prove that geography is not our destiny. With our will we can change geography."
PM closes: Trade & transit routes should only be a starting point of full spectrum connectivity. It is a pledge to: pic.twitter.com/XBKYLqj7fq
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 23, 2016
PM Modi on Chabahar port agreement
-Today, the watch-words of international ties are trust not suspicion; cooperation, not dominance; inclusivity, not exclusion.
-This is also the guiding philosophy and driving spirit of the Chahbahar Agreement. This will be a corridor of peace and prosperity.
-Amidst the landscape of political turmoil and economic stress, our three countries are blessed with the most potent resource - our youth
-The economic fruits of the Chahbahar Agreement will expand trade, attract investment, build infrastructure, develop industry & create jobs for our youth.
-The Agreement will strengthen our ability to stand against those whose only motto is to maim and kill innocents
Excerpts from PM Modi's speech:
PM @narendramodi speaks of the various benefits for the region that would result from the Agreement pic.twitter.com/0sSIngDhTH
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 23, 2016
PM Modi thanked Ashraf Ghani and said they both had detailed discussion on various issues. here are excerpts of his speech.
-Today we are witnessing creation of history for the entire region
-The agenda for economic engagement is a clear priority for us (India-Iran)
-We stand together in unity for our purpose with peace and unity being our common goal
-We want to link with the world but better connectivity among ourselves is also a priority.
-Our societies never lost touch with each other
-The Trilateral agreement can change the course the history of our region
President Rouhani at Press Conference: Bahar means 'spring' and I hope this port means spring for all of us. With our joint investments, we can connect India to Afghanistan, Central Asia and Europe. Today will henceforth be called the Day of Chabahar.
Ceremonial signing of trilateral agreement between India, Afghanistan and Iran on transport and transit taking place in Tehran.
Tehran (Iran): Ceremonial signing of trilateral agreement between India, Afghanistan & Iran on transport & transit. pic.twitter.com/pwkZTvImTd
— ANI (@ANI_news) May 23, 2016
Building an Arc of Prosperity in Asia. PM Modi with Presidents Rouhani and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at Trilateral Summit.
Building an Arc of Prosperity in Asia. PM @narendramodi with Presidents Rouhani & @ashrafghani at Trilateral Summit pic.twitter.com/Y90goudjow
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 23, 2016
PM Narendra Modi meets Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Tehran.
Tehran(Iran): PM Narendra Modi meets Afghan President Ashraf Ghani pic.twitter.com/6pm3hgZ0MF
— ANI (@ANI_news) May 23, 2016
PM Modi ended his address with a couplet by the poet Ghalib to describe the #India-#Iran relationship.
# Through the ages, the beauty and richness of the Persian heritage have attracted the world to Iran.
# On behalf of 1.25 billion Indians, I extend warm greetings to the people of Iran.
# For me visiting Iran is a great privilege.
# India and Iran are not new friends, our friendship is as old as history.
# Our society is connected through ideas, arts, culture and tradition.
# We can never forget that Iran was the first country to come forward to help when my state Gujarat was struck by an earthquake.
# India is proud to have stood with Iran during its difficult times.
# I complement the leadership of Iran for their farsighted diplomacy.
# The agreements signed today have opened a new chapter in the relations between the two countries.
# The agenda and scope of our partnership is truly substantial
# Agreement to develop the Chahbahar port & related infrastructure & availability of about $ 500 million from India is a key milestone.
# We also have shared concerns at the spread of forces of instability, radicalism and terror in our region.
PM Narendra Modi & Iranian President Hassan Rouhani deliver joint statement in Tehran.
# Economic relationship between countries can become much bigger compared to the past.
# We have always attached great important to our relations with India, a major power.
# Chabahar can become very big symbol of cooperation between Iran and India.
# We discussed about political issues and how we can cooperate on intelligence sharing in our fight against terrorism.
The building bricks of a wide ranging partner's. PM Modi & President Rouhani witness signing of agreements. (Pic- MEA)
Building an enduring partnership. PM @narendramodi and President Rouhani exchange ideas at a restricted tete-a-tete pic.twitter.com/yX6uCwb2mK
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 23, 2016
WATCH: Ceremonial welcome for PM Narendra Modi in Tehran. #ModiInIranhttps://t.co/5RJWbCLel2
— ANI (@ANI_news) May 23, 2016
Stepping forward with Iran. Official engagements begin with a ceremonial welcome by President Hassan Rouhani.
