New Delhi, June 25 -- Iran's Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad on Thursday met with Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and the two leaders discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector.

The Iranian Minister is in India to participate in the 11th BRICS Energy Ministerial meeting. India is hosting the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting under its BRICS Chairship 2026.

Paknejad also addressed the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting, where he outlined the views and positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran on key issues facing the global energy sector.

Yesterday, on his arrival in New Delhi, the Iranian minister highlighted the long-standing ties between India and Iran and expressed readiness ...