India’s Ambassador to Iran Vishwesh Negi presented his credentials to President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran and reiterated New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. The engagement follows Pezeshkian’s September visit to India, where he held talks with PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.

Tehran, Oct 6: India's new Ambassador to Iran, Vishwesh Negi, on Tuesday presented his credentials to Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian and reiterated New Delhi's commitment to further strengthening the bilateral partnership.

In a statement shared on X, the Indian Embassy in Iran stated, "H.E. Shri Vishwesh Negi presented his credentials as Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Iran to H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Ambassador reiterated India’s commitment to further strengthening the India-Iran partnership and advancing the vision set out by the leadership of both countries."

Negi assumed charge as India's Ambassador to Iran on September 3. Before joining as Ambassador of India to Iran, he served as Joint Secretary, Oceania and Indo-Pacific, at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Pezeshkian's visit to India