India, Iran ink 9 pacts |
India`s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Feb 17 held "substantive" talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to boost cooperation in key areas of security, trade and energy, after which the two sides inked nine pacts, including one on double taxation avoidance. The two leaders also deliberated on regional situations during their wide-ranging talks. On sidelines of the bilateral meeting between Modi and Dr. Rouhani, agreements were signed in areas like double taxation avoidance, extradition, agricultural cooperation, port lease, medicine and others. Addressing a joint press event with Rouhani, Modi said the visit by the Iranian president shows how the two sides want to deepen cooperation in key areas, including connectivity.Giving details of their comprehensive talks, Modi said they discussed threats posed by terrorism, drug trafficking and other challenges. Rouhani said he is determined to combat terrorism and extremism. The Iranian leader also said that regional conflicts must be resolved through diplomacy and political initiatives.
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