PM Modi meets Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan to discuss bilateral ties and regional stability. The meeting focused on maintaining peace in West Asia and ensuring the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
This diplomatic engagement is significant given the heightened tensions in the region and India's strategic interest in maintaining stable trade routes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Kyrgyzstan on Monday (August 31, 2026).
Standard diplomatic reporting on a bilateral meeting between heads of state.
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