Business Standard- IranianForeign MinisterDr Mohammad Javad Zarif, who arrived here on Monday on a one-day visit, stressed upon the idea of strengthening relations shared by the two countries.
"We (Indiaand Iran) have had very good relations in the past and we expect to continue these relations. We will have a number of meetings today and we will work on expanding the very good relations that we have with India," IranianForeign MinisterMohammad JavadZariftold ANI inDelhi.
Both the leaders are expected to hold discussions on several bilateral issues.
This comes after theUnited StatesPresidentDonald Trumppulled out of theIrannuclear deal officially known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Actionm, which limited Iran's uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief.
TheMinistry of External Affairslater issued a statement on May 10 saying it will take necessary steps to safeguard India's interest with respect to Iran's nuclear deal.
"We will take necessary measures to safeguard our interest. It is too early to come to a conclusion on implications of US withdrawing from JCPOA," MEAofficial spokespersonRaveesh Kumarsaid.
Foreign MinisterZarifhas been visiting leaders of several countries to discuss the future ofIrannuclear deal including meeting the European Union, British, French, and German counterparts inBrussels.
TheEuropean Unionhad been trying to salvage the nuclear deal.
TheIrannuclear deal was signed between six countries in 2015 - Iran, the US, Britain, Germany, Russia,FranceandChinafor lifting economic sanctions onTehranin exchange for limitations to the country's nuclear programme.
Further among the key issues betweenIndiaand Iran is the development ofChabahar port.
Earlier on March 15,Indiaissued a statement saying that Iran is free to choose partners for developingChabahar Port.
It came after Iran invitedChinaandPakistanto participate in the development of the strategicChabahar Portand extended support to the right of self-determination for the people ofJammu and Kashmir.
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