Tehran, Aug. 15 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday extended wishes to India on the occasion of Independence Day and underlined the deep historic ties as a valuable asset for further deepening the bilateral ties.

The President's official website said that he extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said, "Undoubtedly, the deep historical, cultural, civilizational, and people-to-people ties between the two nations are a valuable asset for drawing brighter horizons in bilateral relations based on common interests."

Emphasizing the will of Iran to further strengthen comprehensive relations with India, the President added, "The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to take more effective steps to strengthen relations b...