India and Iran have held their first-ever strategic dialogue on regional and international security perspectives, including the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan, according to the official Iranian news agency (IRNA).
Citing India's External Affairs Ministry press release, IRNA said that in the first-ever bilateral strategic dialogue, the Indian side was led by Foreign Secretary Chokila Iyer and the Iranian delegation was led by Mohsen Aminzadeh, deputy foreign minister for Asia and the Pacific.
The discussions between the two sides on Tuesday focused on security and defense policies, issues related to the international disarmament agenda and common perspectives on several important issues affecting security and stability in the region, the release added.
Iran and India share a common perspective on several important issues effecting security and stability in the region, it said.
The meeting contributed to developing a better understanding of each other's legitimate concerns in the region, particularly the developing situation in Afghanistan, the release said.
The India-Iran Strategic Dialogue was established following the decision taken by India's Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and President Khatami during the former's visit to Iran in April this year, said the agency – Albawaba.com
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