Iran Hails India's "Incredible Potential," Invites Speaker Om Birla to Tehran
Iranian MPs praise India's global role at the BRICS Parliamentary Forum and invite Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to visit Iran to boost trade.
During the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi, an Iranian parliamentary delegation expressed high regard for India, describing it as a nation with incredible potential. The delegation emphasized India's pivotal role in shaping the emerging global order and fostering international economic development.
A Call for Stronger Ties and Diplomatic Visits
In a significant move to deepen bilateral relations, Iranian officials extended a formal invitation to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to visit Iran. The goal of this proposed visit is to expand cooperation across several key sectors, including trade, economic affairs, and parliamentary exchanges.
Speaking to ANI, Iranian MP Ali Hadadi, who serves as the head of the Industries and Mines Committee of the Iranian Parliament and the first deputy chair of the Iran-India Friendship Group, thanked India for hosting the forum. He highlighted that the world looks toward organizations like BRICS, especially under the leadership of a major power like India, to drive global economic growth.
The Power of the Trio: India, Iran, and China
MP Ali Hadadi further stressed that the synergy between India, Iran, and China could be a catalyst for worldwide prosperity. He asserted that stronger engagement and cooperation among these three nations would not only benefit their respective futures but would also bring a more stable and better economic future to the entire world.
High-Level Engagements in New Delhi
The Iranian delegation's visit was marked by several high-profile meetings. Iranian MP Abbas Moghtadaei revealed that the representatives met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the forum. Their discussions focused on:
- Expanding multidimensional cooperation between the two nations.
- Identifying specific areas where Iran can provide assistance to India.
- Addressing the challenges of unilateralism through greater international collaboration.
Moghtadaei emphasized Iran's commitment to supporting the independence of other sovereign nations as a means of fostering a more balanced global environment.
Diplomatic Outreach and the BRICS Stage
The Iranian Embassy in India confirmed via a post on X that the parliamentary representatives were received in courtesy calls by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, underscoring the multifaceted nature of the bilateral relationship.
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, is a two-day event hosted at the Parliament House complex in New Delhi. The gathering has brought together delegations from 11 member countries and 10 partner nations to discuss shared interests and global governance.