India, Iran to consult closely on combating terrorism: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and Iran have agreed to consult closely on combating threats of terrorism while sharing serious concerns over the menace.

"We shared concerns over radicalism and terrorism in our regions, also agreed to consult closely on combating threats of terrorism," said Prime Minister Modi while delivering the joint press statement with Iranian President Dr. Hassan Rouhani.

Dr. Rouhani on his part said both countries discussed about sharing of intelligence to check the menace of terrorism, as its tentacles are spreading over Syria, Yemen and many other areas in the region.

With both sides signing 12 major agreements, including the bilateral contract on Chabahar port, Rouhani also asserted that Iran has always attached great importance to their relations with India, which is a major power in the world.

"We have always attached great importance to our relations with India, a major power. The economic relationship between the two countries can become much bigger compared to the past," he said.