Iran Oil Min meets Puri, discusses enhancing hydrocarbon cooperation

Iran's Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad on Thursday met with Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector.

The Iranian minister is in India to participate in the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting, which India is hosting under its BRICS Chairship 2026. Addressing the session, Paknejad outlined the positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran on key issues facing the global energy sector.

On his arrival in New Delhi on Wednesday, the Iranian minister highlighted the long-standing ties between India and Iran and expressed readiness to deepen economic cooperation. 

"As you know, we have had historical relations between Iran and India for a long time, for centuries, as you know. And at the time being, I'm here to take part in the BRICS, Energy Ministers for the members of BRICS. Will see what we talk about in these sessions, bilateral sessions and in the conference. We are now ready for all the relations we can have in economic fields with India, especially in India," Paknejad said.