India Says It Seeks to Expand Ties With Iran
Spokesperson for India's foreign ministry tells IRNA that New Delhi wants to deepen cooperation with Tehran across multiple sectors, citing joint projects between the two nations.

India is seeking to further expand its relations with Iran, according to a spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, who spoke to Iran's state news agency IRNA.
The spokesperson highlighted ongoing cooperation and joint projects between the two countries across various fields, according to IRNA, though specific projects and sectors were not detailed in the report.
The remarks come amid longstanding economic and strategic engagement between India and Iran, which have historically cooperated on trade, energy and connectivity initiatives, including infrastructure projects.
IRNA did not provide additional specifics regarding a timeline or scope for the expanded cooperation described by the Indian official.
Neither India's Ministry of External Affairs nor Iranian officials have issued a separate joint statement on the matter as of this report.
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