PM Modi departs for India
"Khuda Hafez Tehran! A busy day of diplomacy ends as PM @narendramodi emplanes for Delhi,"MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.
Modi on Monday said 'history has been created' as Iran, India and Afghanistan signed the agreement on the establishment of a Trilateral Transport and Transit Corridor during his visit to Tehran.
"Today, we are all witnessing creation of history. Not just for the people of our three countries, but for the entire region. To build bonds of connectivity is the most basic of human urges," Modi said.
The Indian Prime Minister said Iran, Afghanistan and India are deeply aware of the richness and reality of ancient links.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was also present during the signing of th agreement.
After signing of agreements in Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said, "Chabahar can become a very big symbol of co-operation between Iran and India."
Modi also met Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei .
Image: Vikas Swarup
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