Both leaders emphasized the strategic importance of Chabahar Port for Afghanistan's development and reconstruction.

The Office of the Prime Minister of India highlighted that the long-term contract for Chabahar Port is crucial for Afghanistan's reconstruction and for strengthening trade and economic ties with Central Asia. Prime Minister Modi stated, “The development of Chabahar Port is the biggest pillar of our cooperation and we believe that this development plays an important role in regulating the relations between the two countries as well as the relations between Iran and India with other countries in the region.”

President Pezeshkian echoed Modi's concerns, stressing the need to help Afghanistan achieve peace and stability. “We must build the future of the region with motivation and will and interact and talk with Afghanistan. We must help the Afghan nation to achieve peace, tranquility and prosperity by solving the problems,” Pezeshkian said. He also affirmed Iran's support for any measures that contribute to stabilizing peace and tranquility in Afghanistan.

The leaders also exchanged views on broader regional developments, including the situation in West Asia. (ILKHA)