- Prime Minister Modi met Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, marking their first meeting since the Israel and U.S. attack on Iran that assassinated former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in February 2026.
- According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral ties and reviewed recent developments in the West Asia region. Prime Minister reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
- Prime Minister Modi underlined the need for continued efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region and for safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, marking their first meeting since the February 2026 attack that resulted in the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei by U.S. and Israeli forces.1
The Ministry of External Affairs reported that the leaders discussed various aspects of their bilateral ties and reviewed recent developments in the West Asia region. Modi emphasized India's consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.2
Modi also highlighted the need for continued efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region, as well as the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.3
Modi's visit to Kyrgyzstan was at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov for the 26th SCO Summit held from August 31 to September 1.
“The leaders discussed bilateral ties and reviewed West Asia developments, with Modi reiterating India's stance that all issues be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. He also stressed continued efforts for regional peace, stability, and safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.”
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