Modi is the first Indian PM to visit Iran in fifteen years. In order to strengthen trade investment and energy ties between India and Iran the Indian PM arrived at Mehrabad International airport on Sunday for two day visit during which a crucial agreement is expected to be signed on developing the strategic Chabahar aiport.
Modi was received by the Iran’s finance minister Ali Tayyebnia . Later Modi left for a local Gurudwar to meet the people of Indian origin. The formal talks with the Iranian President are scheduled to be held on Monday.
“It is my pleasure that my 2-day vsit to Iran has started with me seeking blessing from Guru Granth Sahib” Modi said in Tehran while speaking at Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha.
Modi tweeted after landing in Iran “Reached Iran, a land with whom India shares civilisational ties. Hope to enhance economic partnership between our nations . I hope my Iran visit further cements cultural and people to people ties between India and Iran.