New delhi: Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has met with Sibi George, Secretary (West) of India's Ministry of External Affairs. During their meeting in New Delhi, the two officials exchanged views on issues of mutual interest as well as regional and international developments.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the discussions took place ahead of the upcoming visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to New Delhi. Araghchi is set to take part in the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting scheduled for Thursday and Friday, which will be conducted under India's presidency. The meeting aims to address regional stability, multilateral cooperation, and economic resilience.

On the sidelines of the BRICS gathering, the Iranian foreign minister is expected to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and other participating ministers and officials.