TEHRAN- Iran’s acting foreign minister stated that the strengthening relationship between Tehran and New Delhi will positively affect the region, enhancing peace and stability.

Ali Baqeri Kani expressed these sentiments in a message directed to Indian Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, shared in a post on X on Thursday. He extended his congratulations and good wishes to Jaishankar and the citizens and government of India in celebration of their Independence Day.

India commemorates its independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, each year.

In his message, Baqeri stated, “Congratulations and good wishes to S. Jaishankar, as well as the Government and People of India on their Independence Day. I am confident that the evolving partnership between the Islamic Republic of Iran and India will significantly contribute to the peace, stability, and development of our shared region,” as reported by Tasnim News.

In recent years, Iran and India have been actively working to enhance their bilateral relations.

In May, the two nations finalized a 10-year agreement concerning the operation and equipment of the southern Iranian port city of Chabahar, aimed at further strengthening their trade and economic ties.

According to the agreement, Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) will transfer portions of the freight and container terminals at Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar to India for a decade, during which India will invest $120 million in strategic equipment for the port and an additional $250 million in the transport infrastructure of Chabahar.