India, Iran and Afghan seek trilateral cooperation

For the first time, India, Iran and Afghanistan have come together and discussed ways to strengthen economic and commercial cooperation among the three countries, including promoting regional connectivity through Chabahar.
The first round of Director General/Joint Secretary-level India, Iran and Afghanistan trilateral consultation on the landlocked neighbour was held here yesterday.
"The Afghan delegation gave a briefing on the status of efforts for peace and reconciliation following which the three delegates discussed various dimensions of the current situation.
"Both the Indian and Iranian delegations extended support to the efforts of the government of Afghanistan for peace, stability and prosperity of the country and to preserve the gains of the past 15 years," MEA Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.

The delegation also had a fruitful exchange of views on mutual cooperation in strengthening economic and commercial cooperation among the three countries including by promotion of regional connectivity, such as through Chabahar, he said.
"In this regard, they also agreed to explore avenues for attracting investment from other countries in the region and beyond," he said, adding, Iran has offered to host the next round of talks.