Iran's Foreign Minister In India

Manuchehr Mottaki (file photo) (Fars) July 18, 2006 -- Iran's state news agency says Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki is traveling to India today to discuss with Indian officials "economic relations and significant bilateral, regional, and international issues."

Iran's relations with India have soured in recent months over India's support for international calls on Tehran to freeze its nuclear program.


A major contract to deliver Iranian gas to India through a pipeline via Pakistan has also hit snags.


(AFP)

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