New Delhi |Mar 03, 2026 |  BeyondborBersbyJwala In a major diplomatic milestone aimed at reshaping regional geopolitics and trade, Iranian President Dr. Hassan Rouhani concluded his first State Visit to India from February 15-17, 2018. Hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind, the visit operated under the strategic theme, “Towards prosperity through greater connectivity.” Building on the foundation of the 2003 ‘New Delhi Declaration’ and PM Modi’s transformative visit to Tehran in May 2016, the two civilizational partners signed nine pivotal agreements and four trade MoUs. The talks spanned high-level strategic connectivity, energy security, counter-terrorism, and deep-rooted cultural exchanges. Before arriving in New Delhi for a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, delegation-level talks, and an official banquet hosted by President Kovind, President Rouhani visited Hyderabad on February 15-16, underscoring the deep historical and cultural ties bet...