Narendra Modi shared a post on the social media platform X that offered a glimpse into India's warming ties with Armenia. He revealed that earlier in the day he received a phone call from Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and the two leaders spoke at length.
The conversation had two key takeaways. First, Modi congratulated Pashinyan and his party on their win in the recently held parliamentary elections in Armenia. Second, he thanked Pashinyan for helping safely evacuate Indian nationals who were stranded in Iran.
What Modi posted
In his message, Modi said he was delighted to receive the call from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan earlier in the day. He congratulated Pashinyan and his party on their victory in Armenia's recent parliamentary elections and thanked him for facilitating the evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in Iran.
India and Armenia drawing closer
The exchange comes at a time when cooperation between the two countries in strategic and defence areas is deepening quickly. Armenia's role in helping move Indians out of Iran is being seen as a clear sign of this growing trust.
Background
According to news reports, India's foreign policy and diplomacy have been in the spotlight in recent days. Around the same time, reports indicated that talks on a trade deal between the United States and India had moved forward, with mentions of tariffs on India being lowered to 18 percent. These developments underline how India is actively reshaping its ties with a range of countries.
Public reaction
Modi's post drew plenty of responses online. Many users praised the fast-growing defence and strategic relationship between India and Armenia, while others expressed relief over the safe return of Indians from Iran and offered their congratulations to the leaders.
