Jaishankar discusses West Asia situation and its implications with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghch

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, where both the leaders discussed the West Asia situation and its implications.

Jaishankar welcomed Araghchi’s participation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting being held in New Delhi under India’s 2026 chairship.

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After the meeting, the EAM wrote in a post on X, “Had a detailed conversation with FM Abbas Araghchi of Iran this morning in Delhi. Discussed the situation in West Asia and its implications. Also exchanged views on bilateral issues of mutual interest. Appreciate his participation in BRICS India 2026.”

Later, after the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi concluded, Araghchi said Tehran attaches great importance to its relations with India and that both countries share the same concerns and interests in the Persian Gulf.

Addressing the media, Araghchi said he held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EAM S Jaishankar during his visit where they discussed several issues, including the Strait of Hormuz and the current situation in West Asia. “Yesterday, I had a very good brief discussion with Prime Minister Modi, and today, a lengthy meeting with (External Affairs) Minister Jaishankar. We discussed almost everything, including the Strait of Hormuz and the situation in the Persian Gulf region. I have to say that we more or less share similar positions, and we have the same concerns and interests in this important region. So, we will continue to coordinate with our Indian colleagues. As I said, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is very complicated right now, and we are trying to help ships pass safely. Everything will return to normal once the act of aggression is totally and completely ended,” the Iranian FM stated.