Speaking in New Delhi, Zarif said Iran and India were in
talks in this regard, adding, “We are always ready for talks with India and
welcome proposals from this country.”
“We are optimistic that Iran and India, despite the illegal
US sanctions, would be able to work together to secure the interests of their
nations and the region,” he told an Indian news agency.
The official further described the economies of Iran and
India and being complementary to each other, saying that the two could
cooperate in various fields as they need goods and services provided by each
other.
Earlier Zarif said Iran has always been and will be a
reliable oil supplier for India.
"We have decided to take advantage of this opportunity,
and hold meetings with Indian officials with a big economic and political
delegation,” said Zarif.
He said Iran had struck a “good banking agreement” with
India which was signed in fall which allowed for trading goods between the two
countries.
The official also said that the strong presence of private
sector representatives in the Iranian delegation in the visit to India was an
indication of their interest in reaching out to their Indian opposite numbers
for furthering cooperation.
"There are many areas for the expansion of bilateral
relations between Iran and India, one of which is Chabahar," he said.
“The Indians are interested in being present in Chabahar and
in the transit infrastructure of Iran.”
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