NEW DELHI (AMN): The Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Mohammad Ali Fathollahi visited India on August 6, to hold Foreign Office Consultations. He came to India on the invitation of Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao. The visit was part of the series of regular Foreign Office Consultations between the two countries.
The two sides discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest, covering, inter alia, bilateral cooperation, the regional situation including Afghanistan, and the menace of cross-border terrorism. During the visit, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister called on Hon’ble External Affairs Minister.