Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday and underscored the need to protect the freedom of navigation and commerce, and the safety and well-being of seafarers, India's foreign ministry said. He also emphasized the need for continued efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region, the ministry said in a statement. The leaders met in New Delhi on the eve of the BRICS leaders' summit.
