<p>In a move aimed at strengthening regional co-operation, India, Iran and Armenia have formed a trilateral grouping. The first trilateral political consultation between the ministries of foreign affairs of the three countries was held in the Armenian capital, Yerevan on Thursday.</p>

<p>The delegations were led by Mnatsakan Safaryan, the deputy foreign minister of Armenia, Seyed Rasoul Mousavi, the assistant of the foreign minister of Iran, and JP Singh, the joint secretary of the ministry of external affairs of India according to Armenia's foreign ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"During the meeting, the sides particularly discussed economic issues and regional communication channels, outlined the prospects of deepening cultural and people to people contacts as well as trilateral cooperation in various fields," read a readout from the Armenian foreign ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The three countries have decided to "continue consultations" in the format, the readout explained. The trilateral meeting discussed the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a freight corridor connecting India, Iran, and Russia, aimed at reducing costs and time in the movement of goods from Mumbai to Moscow. The INSTC agreement was signed by Russia, Iran, and India in 2002 and has since expanded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bilateral relations between the three countries have been robust, with high-level engagement in recent months. Both Armenian foreign and defence ministers have visited India, with the Armenian foreign minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, visiting India in March 2023, the Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan visiting in April 2022, and EAM Jaishankar visiting the country in October 2021.</p>

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<p>India and Iran also have historic ties, with the two countries sharing a common cultural heritage. The Chabahar port in Iran has been key to connectivity between the two sides. India has provided equipment worth $25 million to aid in the development of the port, including six mobile harbour cranes.</p>

<p>The port has the potential to serve as a gateway for India to access Central Asia and Afghanistan, while also providing Iran with an alternative trade route to the Persian Gulf. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is expected to travel to India in July to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as a full-fledged member of the grouping.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Iran and Armenia, which share a border, also have robust ties. Last year, Iran opened a consulate in Armenia's Kapan. The two countries have also been working together to enhance trade and economic cooperation with Armenia serving as a transit route for Iran to access the Eurasian Economic Union. The trilateral grouping between India, Iran, and Armenia is expected to pave the way for greater cooperation in a range of areas, including trade, investment, energy, and transportation.</p>

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In a move aimed at strengthening regional co-operation, India, Iran and Armenia have formed a trilateral grouping. The first trilateral political consultation between the ministries of foreign affairs of the three countries was held in the Armenian capital, Yerevan on Thursday.

In a move aimed at strengthening regional co-operation, India, Iran and Armenia have formed a trilateral grouping. The first trilateral political consultation between the ministries of foreign affairs of the three countries was held in the Armenian capital, Yerevan on Thursday. The delegations were led by Mnatsakan Safaryan, the deputy foreign minister of Armenia, Seyed Rasoul Mousavi, the assistant of the foreign minister of Iran, and JP Singh, the joint secretary of the ministry of external affairs of India according to Armenia's foreign ministry. "During the meeting, the sides particularly discussed economic issues and regional communication channels, outlined the prospects of deepening cultural and people to people contacts as well as trilateral cooperation in various fields," read a readout from the Armenian foreign ministry. The three countries have decided to "continue consultations" in the format, the readout explained. The trilateral meeting discussed the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a freight corridor connecting India, Iran, and Russia, aimed at reducing costs and time in the movement of goods from Mumbai to Moscow. The INSTC agreement was signed by Russia, Iran, and India in 2002 and has since expanded. Bilateral relations between the three countries have been robust, with high-level engagement in recent months. Both Armenian foreign and defence ministers have visited India, with the Armenian foreign minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, visiting India in March 2023, the Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan visiting in April 2022, and EAM Jaishankar visiting the country in October 2021. WATCH | India's G20 Presidency: Weaving inclusive growth × India and Iran also have historic ties, with the two countries sharing a common cultural heritage. The Chabahar port in Iran has been key to connectivity between the two sides. India has provided equipment worth $25 million to aid in the development of the port, including six mobile harbour cranes. The port has the potential to serve as a gateway for India to access Central Asia and Afghanistan, while also providing Iran with an alternative trade route to the Persian Gulf. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is expected to travel to India in July to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as a full-fledged member of the grouping. ALSO READ | India to chair SCO environment, emergencies ministers meet this week Iran and Armenia, which share a border, also have robust ties. Last year, Iran opened a consulate in Armenia's Kapan. The two countries have also been working together to enhance trade and economic cooperation with Armenia serving as a transit route for Iran to access the Eurasian Economic Union. The trilateral grouping between India, Iran, and Armenia is expected to pave the way for greater cooperation in a range of areas, including trade, investment, energy, and transportation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India, Iran and Armenia form trilateral grouping to deepen ties and co-operation

Nepal wants to develop trilateral relations with its two big neighbours - India and China, the country&rsquo;s new Prime Minister Prachanda said today.<br />
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Prime Minister and CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Prachanda, during a meeting with delegates from China Institute of Contemporary Relations at the Prime Minister&rsquo;s official residence, told them that he was &quot;keen to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping&quot; who is expected to visit Nepal in a couple of months.<br />
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&quot;Nepal wants to develop a reliable and long-lasting friendship with the northern neighbour&quot;, Prachanda said, adding that &quot;he wants to develop trilateral relations with the two big neighbours India and China&quot;.<br />
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The delegates from the state-run Chinese think tank told Prachanda that &quot;China wanted to establish constructive and sustainable relations with Nepal&quot;, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister&rsquo;s office.<br />
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They also expressed desire to exchange experience and knowledge regarding the post-earthquake construction, to extend cooperation and to help Nepal in mega projects.<br />
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The delegation asked the Government of Nepal to build infrastructure to bring in more Chinese tourists in Nepal, the statement said.<br />
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Prachanda was elected Prime Minister on Wednesday for the second time after his brief stint with premiership came to an end in 2009.<br />
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He was Prime Minister from 2008 to 2009 before a disagreement with the President over his attempt to sack the army chief brought his period in office to an early end.<br />
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(PTI)

Delegates from state-run Chinese think tank responded saying China too wanted to establish constructive and sustainable relations with Nepal

Nepal wants to develop trilateral relations with its two big neighbours - India and China, the country’s new Prime Minister Prachanda said today. Prime Minister and CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Prachanda, during a meeting with delegates from China Institute of Contemporary Relations at the Prime Minister’s official residence, told them that he was "keen to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping" who is expected to visit Nepal in a couple of months. "Nepal wants to develop a reliable and long-lasting friendship with the northern neighbour", Prachanda said, adding that "he wants to develop trilateral relations with the two big neighbours India and China". The delegates from the state-run Chinese think tank told Prachanda that "China wanted to establish constructive and sustainable relations with Nepal", according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s office. They also expressed desire to exchange experience and knowledge regarding the post-earthquake construction, to extend cooperation and to help Nepal in mega projects. The delegation asked the Government of Nepal to build infrastructure to bring in more Chinese tourists in Nepal, the statement said. Prachanda was elected Prime Minister on Wednesday for the second time after his brief stint with premiership came to an end in 2009. He was Prime Minister from 2008 to 2009 before a disagreement with the President over his attempt to sack the army chief brought his period in office to an early end. (PTI)

Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda keen on building ties with India, China

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