India-Iran Leaders Meet in Bishkek for First Time Since War
What Happened
PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. The meeting will be their first face-to-face interaction since the West Asia conflict began earlier this year, following multiple phone conversations focused on regional developments and de-escalation efforts.
Key Takeaways
The talks are expected to focus on the West Asia situation, regional stability, energy security, connectivity initiatives, and India-Iran bilateral relations. The meeting comes at a time of heightened tensions involving Iran and growing international efforts to revive diplomatic engagement in the region.