India, Iran cooperation can help regional peace: Ahmadinejad
November 7th, 2011 - 12:03 am ICT by IANS
Tehran, Nov 6 (IANS) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said that cooperation between India and Iran on regional issues can help peace and stability in the region, Mehr news agency reported Sunday.
Ahmadinejad made the remarks during a meeting with visiting Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar in Tehran Saturday, Xinhua quoted the report as stating.
The Iranian president emphasised the need to increase bilateral scientific and technological cooperation between Iran and India and welcomed the participation of Indian companies in road construction and energy projects in Iran, said the report.
Meanwhile, Meira Kumar said India is keen to expand relations with Iran.
Collaboration between Iran and India can enhance stability and increase the security of the region, she added.
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