Putin, Modi urge ‘dialogue’ on Iranian nuclear program
In a joint statement on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated their commitment to peace and stability in the West Asian region, stressing the importance of resolving Iran nuclear issue through negotiations and dialogue.
"The parties emphasized the importance of resolving the issue of the Iranian nuclear program through dialogue," the document stated, as reported by TASS.
On September 26, the UN Security Council rejected a draft proposal by Russia and China proposing a six-month extension of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which supported the Iran nuclear deal, with the UN sanctions against Tehran taking effect on September 28.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on October 11 that Tehran sees no reason for resuming negotiations with the European troika — Britain, Germany, and France — on the nuclear issue due to the re-imposition of sanctions.
The joint statement following talks in New Delhi between the two leaders was published on the Kremlin website.
The document consists of 70 points, covering Putin's visit to India, trade and economic cooperation, partnership in energy, transport, cooperation in the Far East and the Arctic, cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear power and space, and other areas of interaction.
Putin and Modi also expressed their concern about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and stressed the importance of strengthening peace agreements to end the Israeli war on the besieged Palestinian territory.